Daily Archives: March 28, 2014

Lipopolysaccharides

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are a component of Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. bacteroides) that have been implicated in triggering low grade inflammation. Reducing Gram-negative bacteria (by increasing Gram-positive strains; i.e. bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) may therefore reduce inflammation. Fibre such as fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and … Continue reading →

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More On Iron And Catecholamines

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron deficient anaemia has been reasonably well characterised in the nutritional literature. The best known role for iron in humans is as part of the haemoglobin molecule in the transportation of oxygen. The pivotal role played by iron in the … Continue reading →

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