Monthly Archives: July 2018

Vegan Protein Supplements: Pea Protein

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A growing number of people are becoming aware of the benefits of high protein diets. Research suggests that high protein diets produce a number of health benefits including increases in skeletal muscle, increases in resting metabolic rate, decreases in body … Continue reading →

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Unmetabolised Folic Acid: Implications for Health

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Folates are a group of vitamins that belong to the B vitamin group. Folic acid is a synthetic form of natural folates, but both folic acid and folates share the same vitamin activity. However, metabolism and absorption of folic acid … Continue reading →

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Nutrition related to Individual Body Weight

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Protein Supplements for the Elderly

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Muscle loss increases the risk of death in the elderly. The exact reason for this association is controversial, as it is not clear if the muscle loss is a cause of the higher risk of mortality or a symptom of … Continue reading →

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More On The Structure of Folates

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Folic acid is chemically named N-[4-(2-amino-4-hydroxy pteroyl-(6-methylamino)-benzoyl]- L-glutaric acid or pteroylglutamic acid (PGA). Folic acid belongs to the B vitamin group of vitamins and is sometimes called vitamin B9, vitamin B11, vitamin M or folacin. The chemical structure of folic … Continue reading →

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Synthetic Drugs Versus Petrochemicals as Treatments for Anxiety

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Gamphimia Glauca

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Folate: Absorption, Metabolism and Transport

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Folate refers to vitamin B9, an essential element manufactured by plants and yeast. Rich sources of folate include green leafy vegetables, certain yeast extracts, citrus fruit and animal liver and kidney. However, there are poorer dietary sources of folate that … Continue reading →

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Folic Acid Does Elevate Plasma Folate Levels

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Folate is an essential dietary component that belongs to the B vitamin group. Folate is found in most plant material, but certain grains and green leafy vegetables can be a good source. Folic acid has a similar structure to folate, … Continue reading →

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Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium): Anti-Anxiety Treatment?

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Other common names for the plant include featherfew, featherfoil, Santa Maria, midsummer daisy and butcher’s button. Feverfew is a perennial plant that grows as a small bush … Continue reading →

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