Category Archives: Inflammation

Bromelain: Absorption and Effects on Inflammation

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Plant based proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain found in pineapple have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. However, these effects are dependent on the enzymes being absorbed into the circulation. Oral administration of pineapple causes an anti-inflammatory effect and so … Continue reading →

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Bromelain Supplements

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Bromelain is a protein digesting enzyme found in pineapple. The purpose of the enzyme is to break down the plant proteins within the cells as a function of the fruit ripening. Other fruits also contain similar enzymes, but in pineapple … Continue reading →

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Ginger: Phytochemistry

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an angiosperm (flowering) plant that produces a large edible rhizome or root. The rhizome is used in cuisine for its distinctive taste, as well as its antioxidant and preservative properties. Ginger is a plant that is … Continue reading →

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Cyanidin glycosides as an Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemical

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals that belong to the flavonoid group, which in turn is part of the larger group of polyphenols. Anthocyanins are present in many fruits, flowers, vegetables and other plant parts, and often confer a red, … Continue reading →

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Curcumin and Inflammation

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Plants provide a plethora of chemicals that have nutritional value in humans and animals when they are incorporated into the diet. One of the major effects seen from eating plant foods is that of a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Some phytochemicals … Continue reading →

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Nutmeg as an Anti-inflammatory

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Many culinary spices have a place in traditional medicine as curative agents. Nutmeg is a commonly eaten culinary spice that has been shown to possess some significant beneficial health effects. Nutritionally nutmeg is known to contain a number of physiologically … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism: The Effects of Ageing

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

In human nutrition, the two essential fatty acids are alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)). These two fatty acids are essential to the health and without them death is inevitable. For the body to … Continue reading →

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Borage and Evening Primrose Oils

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Borage (Borago officinalis) and evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) oils both have interesting and similar nutritional compositions and this gives them broadly similar physiological effects. Generally the oil composition of seed oils varies between plants and between growing conditions, but on … Continue reading →

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Borage Oil (Starflower Oil) for Arthritis

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 oil that can increase production of the series 2 prostaglandins and the series 4 leukotrienes, both of which have proinflammatory effects. Arachidonic acid is present in high amounts in the typical Western diet which explains … Continue reading →

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The Anti-inflammatory effects of Onions

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Onions are commonly eaten food that contains a range of important phytochemicals that may play a significant role in human health. Some of the main essential nutrients in onions include vitamin C, pyridoxal and folic acid. The mineral content of … Continue reading →

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