Category Archives: Chlorogenic Acid

Is Coffee Protective of Insulin Resistance?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Refined crystalline sugar induces insulin resistance in mammals. Rat experiments have shown that feeding fructose at high intakes causes insulin resistance in just a few short weeks (here, here and here). Fructose can induce insulin resistance because it increases flux … 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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More on Coffee and Hypertension

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Coffee consumption amongst normotensive individuals has been shown to cause an acute increased in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, but does not result in long term changes in pressure. The acute effects are likely a result of caffeine causing … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Hypertension

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease and also increases all cause mortality. Many lifestyle factors have been identified that are known to affect blood pressure, including stress, smoking and exercise. The link between coffee consumption … Continue reading →

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Polyphenol Oxidases in Plants

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenol oxidases are a group of copper containing enzymes found in plants, animals and bacteria. In plants, during fruit maturation, it is thought that polyphenol oxidases are largely responsible for the brown discolouration associated with ripening. This brown discolouration originates … Continue reading →

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Glycaemic Effects of Coffee

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Coffee is of interest to nutritional scientists because it has been shown to contain a number of chemicals with biological action in humans. The most widely known of these is caffeine, which has been shown to activate the sympathetic nervous … Continue reading →

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