Category Archives: Epicatechin

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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Fructose Absorption

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fructose in its refined crystalline form is detrimental to the healthy because it can cause the development of insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes, and their associated health problems. Fructose is absorbed from the gut by the intestinal GLUT5 transporter in … Continue reading →

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Oxidative Stress and Cortisol Resistance

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released in response to environmental stress. Cortisol is considered one of the major stress hormones in humans while corticosterone performs a similar role in animals. One of the functions of cortisol is to … Continue reading →

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Are Green Tea Catechins Appetite Suppressants?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals with antioxidant effects in humans. As flavonoid intakes increase, the risk of many Western lifestyle diseases decreases. In particular, high intakes of flavonoids have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Supplements: Are You Getting What You Think?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a form of traditional tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea has become a popular health supplement and is now widely available from health food stores. This relates to research showing beneficial effects for green … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Catechins Suppress Appetite

Posted on April 15, 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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Green Tea Catechins Protect Teeth

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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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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Boost Antioxidants With Berry Tea

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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