Monthly Archives: November 2014

An Apple a Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Fruit consumption is associated with improved health outcomes. In particular those who consume more fruit have been observed to have lower rates of Western lifestyle diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity. The reason that fruit is beneficial to … Continue reading →

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Biochemical Individuality

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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The Niacin Paradox

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The niacin paradox describes the paradoxical situation that results from some important sources of niacin being low in actual niacin. This arises because while some foods are low in niacin, they are high in tryptophan, itself being able to be … Continue reading →

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Thermic Effect Of Food: Blunted In The Obese

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The hypothalamus controls a number of different mechanisms that allow it to oxidise fuels to produce heat. One such mechanisms is the heat produced by consumption of a meal. This rise in body temperature following consumption of food is termed … Continue reading →

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Phytic Acid: Modulator of Glycaemic Response?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Carbohydrates are an important source of energy in human nutrition. Each gram of carbohydrate supplies roughly 3.75 kilocalories per gram, and oxidation of carbohydrate (as glucose) in skeletal muscle supplies energy during anaerobic high intensity exercise. Dietary carbohydrates are diverse … Continue reading →

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Potassium Chloride as an Alternative to Sodium Chloride

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Fat Head: How Dietary Fatty Acids Determine Mental Function

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Most people consider fatty acids in the diet in terms of their energy content, and this is because fatty acids possess hydrocarbon chains which makes them a concentrated form of energy. In contrast proteins are known more for their use … Continue reading →

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Lower Inflammation: Don’t Forget The Vitamin E

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Chronic low grade inflammation is now thought to be involved in the aetiology of a number of diseases, most notably metabolic syndrome, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The association of inflammation with all three of these conditions is not surprising as … Continue reading →

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Taking The Sting Out of Nettle

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Robert Barrington

When most people think of nettles they think of stinging nettles and the rashes that can develop from contact with the leaves. However, the genus Urtica encompasses a large number of plant species that grow across North America and Europe. … Continue reading →

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Gugulipid

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The mukul myrrh tree (Commiphora mukul) is a one meter tall thorny tree found in the Middle East and India. A yellowish resin called guggulu (gum guggul) derived from the tree can be collected and used for medicinal purposes. This … Continue reading →

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