Category Archives: Green Tea

Fluoride In Herb And Traditional Teas

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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5 Reasons Why A Cup of Tea Is A Good Idea

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Catechin Chemistry

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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The Carotenoid Content of Green and Black Tea

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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GABA Tea: Beneficial Against Mood Disorders?

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) tea is a special tea that has a greater content of GABA compared to normal tea. GABA tea is made by exposing normal tea leaves (from the Camellia sinensis plant) to low oxygen conditions. This increased … 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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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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Green Tea: Effective Against Anxiety?

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals found in plants. Evidence suggests that humans who eat large amount of plant foods have significant intakes of polyphenols. Scientific studies have shown that polyphenols have a number of health effects, including anxiolytic … Continue reading →

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What Is L-Theanine and Do You Need it?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea (the Camellia sinensis plant). Chemically L-theanine is called 𝛾-glutamylethylamide. This amino acid does not form proteins like many other amino acids, but instead is found in its free-form. L-theanine is … 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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