Category Archives: Catechin

Green Tea: More Evidence of Weight Loss Effects

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Green tea may have specific weight loss effects in humans and other mammals. In particular, green tea contains methylxanthines including caffeine, that may stimulate the central nervous system and induce weight loss through the release of catecholamines. These catecholamines bind … Continue reading →

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Factors Affecting Flavonoid Absorption and Metabolism

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a heterogeneous group of polyphenols that can be broadly split into flavones, flavanones, flavonols, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols (catechins) and isoflavones. Many flavonoids are commonly found in the diet and consumed by humans. Flavonoids, like many dietary polyphenols, are … Continue reading →

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Catehin Content of Various Teas

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea: Taking Capsules Versus Drinking Tea

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoid Synthesis

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Boost Antioxidants With Berry Tea

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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The Catechins in Tea are the Primary Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a complex mixture of chemicals, a number of which may have antioxidant properties. Of the antioxidants in tea, the catechin group of flavonoids has been identified as the likely cause of its high antioxidant capacity. For example, … Continue reading →

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Tea Antioxidants: What About The Milk?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Tea is the most widely drunk drink in the World after water, and so is nutritionally highly important. The association between tea consumption and protection from certain diseases has been well reported. In particular, tea drinkers show a reduced risk … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Absorption, Distribution, Metabolisma and Excretion (ADME)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoids For Disease Prevention

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compound present in plants as secondary metabolites (meaning they are synthesised for purposes other than primary metabolic activity). Many edible and commonly consumed plants contain flavonoids, and as a result human consumption of flavonoids … Continue reading →

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