Monthly Archives: April 2016

Plasma Antioxidants Associated with Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insulin resistance is characterised by an increase in the fasting plasma levels of insulin and glucose, and this is caused by a reduction in the efficiency of the insulin signalling system in the peripheral tissues. The development of insulin resistance … Continue reading →

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How Does Tea Affect Mental Ability?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeinated drinks are commonly drunk for their central nervous system stimulatory effects. Coffee is often used as a stimulant and this relates primarily to its caffeine content. Tea is considered by many to be similar to coffee as it also … Continue reading →

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Is Chocolate a Weight Loss Food?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The flavan-3-ols are a subgroup of flavonoids. The flavan-3-ols are found as monomeric units in green tea mainly as catechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin and epigallocatechin gallate. In black tea the main flavan-3-ols are theaflavins and thearubigins. The monomeric flavan-3-ols are … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that can be generalised to result from dysfunction of the energy and appetite regulatory systems. An exact diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is difficult, but individuals with high triglyceride levels, alterations to normal lipoprotein … Continue reading →

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Supplements or Food?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Vanadyl Sulphate Mimic Insulin?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Foods Associated With Weight Changes

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Anthocyanins Protect From Insulin Resistance?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals belonging to the flavonoid group of polyphenols. Anthocyanins are responsible for the red, purple and blue colours in many fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that anthocyanins are bioavailable in animals and humans and that … Continue reading →

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Flavan-3-ols And Insulin Resistance

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavan-3-ols are a subgroup of flavonoids. Flavan-3-ols are sometimes called catechins as they include the chemicals catechin and epicatechin and their gallate conjugates. Flavan-3-ols are found in high concentrations in tea as monomeric units, and their presence may explain the … Continue reading →

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More on Cinnamon And Insulin Resistance

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Cinnamon is a spice commonly available as a dried powder. Cinnamon powder is derived from the botanical herb Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamonum zeylancium. The spice has a traditional use as a flavouring agent, as well as a health remedy. A … Continue reading →

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