Category Archives: Caffeine

Caffeine Consumption and Depression

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Many people associate caffeine with nervousness and the development of anxiety. In the short term, this may be the case, and those with anxiety are advised to avoid excessive intakes of caffeine, particularly from coffee, unless habituated to the intake. … Continue reading →

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The Beneficial Effects of Caffeine

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is perhaps the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. Because of its widespread use, a large body of evidence has been collected on its effects. Some of these effects are beneficial to the health and therefore caffeine … Continue reading →

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Coffee Versus Tea As A Health Drink

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Does Caffeine Increase Anxiety?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea is able to cause a calming effect in the minutes after it is drunk. However, tea contains caffeine, and caffeine has been shown to be an anxiogenic agent in mammals. This apparently paradoxical situation is explainable … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Catechins: Protective of Caffeine Induce Anxiety

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is able to activate noradrenaline release through the activation of noradrenergic neurones. This may in turn then have a modulating effect on the synthesis and release of dopamine. Caffeine can therefore elevate levels of a number of excitatory neurotransmitters … Continue reading →

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Proanthocyanidins and Theobromine: The Health Effects of Cocoa

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidant phytochemicals found ubiquitously throughout the plant kingdom. Edible plants provide a wide diversity of antioxidants with rich sources being fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tea, wine and chocolate. Evidence suggest that phytochemical antioxidants are beneficial to the health and may … Continue reading →

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Cocao As An Alternative To Tea

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols of the flavonoid subclass. In particular, green tea contains high amounts of a type of flavonoid called flavan-3-ols. These are sometimes referred to as catechins. The main catechin in green tea … Continue reading →

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Chocolate / Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: Chocolate / Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) contains a group of phytochemicals called N-acylethanolamines (NAEs). These can include N-linoleoyl ethanolamide, N-oleoylethanolamide and palmitoyl ethanolamide (PEA). These phytochemicals inhibit the breakdown of natural cannabinoid chemicals in the brain by inhibiting an enzyme … Continue reading →

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Strategies to Overcome Anxiety: Caffeine, Alcohol, Allergies and Sugar

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Medically, anxiety is an unpleasant sensation that results from emotional disturbance. This emotional disturbance can affect the physical realm leading to symptoms similar to a stress or fear response, which can include heart palpitations, sweating and increased alertness. Stabbing or … Continue reading →

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