Monthly Archives: August 2015

Yet More On Iron Absorption

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron absorption is highly complex. Generally iron from meat, termed haem iron, is more readily absorbed than iron from plants, termed non-haem iron. The reasons for this relates largely to the chemical form of the iron in the different sources, … Continue reading →

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Colonic Function and Fibre

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The transit time of chyme through the gastrointestinal tract is a function of the health of the colon. Shorter transit times are associated with improved gastrointestinal health. The main defining variable of colonic transit time, and therefore colonic health is … Continue reading →

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Sugary Soft Drinks: A Slow Walk to the Grave?

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Sugar consumption is associated with a significantly increased risk of many Western lifestyle diseases. In particular, high intakes of refined crystalline sugar can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and dental caries. However, it is obesity … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on Vitamin D

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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How Do Vitamins and Minerals Work?

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamins and minerals are terms that most people are familiar with. However, few really understand their role in nutrition. Vitamins and minerals should really be thought of as the nuts and bolts that hold human health together. This is because … Continue reading →

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Pycnogenol: Antioxidant Bark

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are protective of disease because they inhibit free radical chain reactions, and this reduces oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is associated with many Western lifestyle diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and obesity. Oxidative stress may initiate … Continue reading →

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