Category Archives: Brain

Essential Fatty Acids and The Brain

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

In human nutrition there are two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA; C18:2, n-6), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA; C18:3 n-3). These fatty acids are essential because without them the cells cannot function, and inevitably a deficiency causes disease followed by … Continue reading →

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Grape Seed Extract and Cognition

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Grapes are high in antioxidants and are known to have a number of health benefits in humans and animals. However, the antioxidants differ between different parts of the grapes and this may give them different properties. For example, scientists have … Continue reading →

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Ginseng G115: Improved Performance From A Single Dose

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Panax ginseng is a traditional medicine that can be used as a general tonic against stress. Stress is particularly damaging to health because it is known that stress can significantly lower the immune system. Studies suggest that consuming ginseng as … Continue reading →

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Cloves for Memory

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Dehydration and Mental Performance

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

It is well evidenced that dehydration is able to cause a serious deterioration in physical performance. As little as 5 % dehydration can negatively affect physical fitness levels, and further declines can cause not only poor performance, but serious risk … Continue reading →

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Silymarin as a Neuroprotective Agent

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington

The milk thistle plant (Silymarin marianum) is a plant with a high antioxidant content. The seeds of the plant are particularly high in silymarin, a collective name for a group of flavonolignans. Around 50 to 70 % of silymarin is … Continue reading →

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Fats for Brain Health

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenols

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Short Term Cognitive Effects of Rhodiola and Ginseng

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Poor Diet: Making You Dumb And Sad?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Poor diet is associated with a number of detrimental health effects. To date, most of the focus on the health effects of poor diet has been on the physical effects. These include weight gain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. However, … Continue reading →

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