Category Archives: Caffeic Acid

Chlorogenic Acid: Anti-Anxiety Effects

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It is known that poor blood sugar control is a cause of oxidative stress, and so the consumption of a Western diet, that have been shown to lead to insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control, may be a contributory … Continue reading →

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Caffeic Acid: Anti-Anxiety Hydroxycinnamate

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Caffeic acid is phenolic phytochemical belonging to the hydroxycinnamates group. Caffeic acid is a key metabolic intermediate in the synthesis of lignin in plants. As lignin is required by all plants as a structural component, caffeic acid is present to … Continue reading →

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Echinacea: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Echinacea generally refers to two plants, Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia. Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae or daisy family and is therefore closely related to the daisy and chamomile plants. Common names for echinacea include the coneflower. Echinacea is a … Continue reading →

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Yarumo (Cecropia glaziovii): Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Yarumo (Cecropia glaziovii) is an evergreen tree that is found growing in tropical areas of Central and South America. Yarumo can grow up to 15 meters tall and is used as a source of food and as a source of … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants: Don’t Forget Coffee

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea contains high amounts of antioxidants. These antioxidants have been measured and their bioavailability in humans evidenced. Green tea is particularly high in catechins (flavan-3-ols) and black tea contains high amounts of theaflavins and thearubigins. These chemicals … Continue reading →

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Walnuts: Brain Food

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Robert Barrington

It is often claimed that brain diseases such as dementia are a result of an ageing population, but this theory is flawed for two main reasons. Firstly, Western individuals are not living longer compared to those from the early 20th … Continue reading →

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The Neuroprotective Effects of Tea

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Dandelion: Diuretic and Liver Tonic

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The name dandelion comes from the French for lions tooth (dent de lion). This is in reference to the jagged tooth like leaves that characterise the dandelion plant (Taracum officinale). Generally, gardeners think of dandelion as a weed on account … Continue reading →

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Tea And Coffee As A Source Of Minerals

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Tea and coffee are popular drinks the World over. In fact, tea in particular is second in popularity as a beverage behind only water. Tea and coffee have both been shown to produce beneficial health effects when consumed frequently, and … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Disease: Myths and Rumour

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

It is now becoming clear that scientific research went through a dark-ages period that will forever taint its history. This period lasted from the end of the 1960’s all the way to the end of the 1990’s, and was characterised … Continue reading →

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