Category Archives: Caffeine

Plants with Insulin Mimetic Properties

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A number of plants have insulin mimetic effects. For example, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) contains a chemical called 4-hydroxyleucine that may lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas. Aloe vera contains a bitter … Continue reading →

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Caffeine

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is found in a number of foods, most notably tea and coffee. Caffeine is widely consumed and it is almost ubiquitous in the diet of the population of the world. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that is … Continue reading →

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Caffeine: A drug With Two Sides

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is a readily available drug because it is a component of food. Most people consume caffeine in varying amounts, with good sources being coffee, cacao and tea. The presence of caffeine in cacao means that it is present in … Continue reading →

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Black Tea and Depression

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. Black tea differs from green tea because the leaves are oxidised during preparation, and this changes the chemistry from that of the original green tea leaf. In … Continue reading →

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Citrus Aurantium, St John’s Wort and Caffeine for Weight Loss

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Herbal treatments for weight loss have been shown to be effective when given in certain combinations or when taken as part of a healthy lifestyle. Citrus autanteum in one herb that has shown promise as a weight loss supplement because … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants in Lettuce

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Lettuce is an important vegetable for the luxury market where low energy intake where low energy foods are desired. Lettuce has a high water content and is devoid of any real calorific value. However, many varieties of lettuce do have … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Mechanisms of Weight Loss

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Caffeine: Anxiolytic or Anxiogenic Agent?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is often considered to be an anxiogenic compound. In other words, caffeine is thought to be responsible for generating feelings of anxiety in individuals. One of the strategies often suggested to be useful in the treatment of anxiety is … Continue reading →

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Is Caffeine Really A Flavour Enhancer?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Soft drink consumption has been shown to be a cause of insulin resistance and weight gain. This relates to the high sugar (sucrose) content of most soft drinks. Caffeine is also added to soft drinks (approximately 70 % in the … Continue reading →

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Does Caffeine Consumption Cause Anxiety?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It is often reported that tea and coffee are able to trigger anxious symptoms in certain people. However, this anecdotal evidence is not supported by studies that have investigated the effects of caffeine, coffee and tea on the symptoms of … Continue reading →

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