Category Archives: Flavonoids

Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium): Anxiety Cure?

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is a type of citrus tree native to Asia, but which is now found all over the World. Other common names for bitter orange include Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange or malalade orange. Bitter orange … Continue reading →

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Propolis: Mood Elevating Food?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Propolis is a bee product that is made when honey bees collect resinous material from the leaves and bark of plants. This resinous material is then subsequently mixed with beeswax and enzymes to produce propolis. Because the propolis is mainly … Continue reading →

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Dietary Sources of GABA

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid neurotransmitter found in the brains of mammals and other animals. GABA is synthesised by humans and is therefore not essential in the diet. GABA is an amino acid, but it is not … Continue reading →

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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): A Source of Apigenin

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Chamomile is a medicinal plant with mood enhancing effects. These effects are thought to be due to the presence of flavonoids within the plant tissue. In particular, researchers have shown that chamomile contains apigenin, a flavonoid belonging to the flavone … Continue reading →

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Quercetin, Kaempferol and Myricetin in Berries

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonols as Anxiolytic Agents

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Do Polyphenols Interact with the Cannabinoid System?

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals whose structure is based on multiple phenolic rings. Polyphenols have been extensively researched for their health effects in humans. The main protective effect may come from the ability of polyphenols to act as antioxidants … Continue reading →

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Echinacea: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Echinacea generally refers to two plants, Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia. Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae or daisy family and is therefore closely related to the daisy and chamomile plants. Common names for echinacea include the coneflower. Echinacea is a … Continue reading →

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Luteolin: A Mood Elevating Flavonoid

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic phytochemicals distributed throughout the plant kingdom. Luteolin is a flavonoid belonging to the flavone subclass. Chemically luteolin is referred to as (3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone). Flavones are an interesting group of flavonoids because evidence suggests that they … Continue reading →

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Peppers (Capsicum annuum): Anxiolytic and Antidepressant?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Peppers (Capsicum annuum; also commonly called capsicum) are a group of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family that include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. They grow in a number of regions of the Word but are thought to be … Continue reading →

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