Monthly Archives: July 2021

The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplements on Weight Loss

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a nutrient factor that is present in the diet but also synthesised by cells. One of the functions of L-carnitine is to shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised to produce energy. Some evidence suggests … Continue reading →

Posted in Fatty Acids, L-carnitine, Vitamin C, Weight Loss | Comments Off on The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplements on Weight Loss

Does A Vitamin C Deficiency Reduce Fat Oxidation?

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin C plays a role in the maintenance of correct body weight. One reason for this is that vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of carnitine, a molecule that is necessary for the oxidation of fatty acids. A deficiency … Continue reading →

Posted in Vitamin C, Weight Loss | Comments Off on Does A Vitamin C Deficiency Reduce Fat Oxidation?

Exercise Stress: The Effects of Antioxidants

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants may have significant benefits to athletes. Exercise is a form of stress, and the detrimental effects of exercise, at least in the short term, may be a significant increase in the generation of free radicals and oxidative stress. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Carotenoids, Exercise, Oxidative Stress, Tocopherols, Vitamin C | Comments Off on Exercise Stress: The Effects of Antioxidants

Magnesium Supplements as A Sleep Aid

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Sleep deprivation is a common cause of poor health. In particular sleep deprivation may contribute towards the development of mood disorders and may also perpetuate them once present. Obtaining enough sleep is important because restorative processes occur during sleep, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortisol, Magnesium, Stress | Comments Off on Magnesium Supplements as A Sleep Aid

Oxidative Stress and Cortisol Resistance

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released in response to environmental stress. Cortisol is considered one of the major stress hormones in humans while corticosterone performs a similar role in animals. One of the functions of cortisol is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Cortisol, Epicatechin, Flavonoids, Inflammation | Comments Off on Oxidative Stress and Cortisol Resistance

Can Zinc Inhibit Cortisol Release?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The zinc status of an individual has been shown to cause changes to the adrenal secretions of an individual. Because zinc can regulate adrenal secretions, studies have investigated the effects of zinc supplements of stress hormone release. In one study, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortisol, Mood, Stress, Zinc | Comments Off on Can Zinc Inhibit Cortisol Release?

Green Tea: Protective Effects Against Stress

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a rich source of polyphenolic phytochemicals. In particular it contains high amounts of the catechin variety of flavonoids. Evidence suggests that these catechins may have health benefits in humans and animals. One protective effect of green tea … Continue reading →

Posted in Catechin, Green Tea, Polyphenols, Stress | Comments Off on Green Tea: Protective Effects Against Stress

Tea: An Anti-Stress Drink

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a healthy drink that has been shown to have a number of beneficial health effects. The beneficial health effects of tea are thought to stem from the presence of antioxidants in the tea. However, tea clearly has benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortisol, Stress, Tea | Comments Off on Tea: An Anti-Stress Drink

Vitamin C Reduces Stress Response

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Stress is particularly damaging to the body because it causes detrimental changes to normal homeostatic function. When stress is acute, hormonal and nervous activity occurs that restores normal function after a period of rest and adaptation. Exercise is a form … Continue reading →

Posted in Stress, Vitamin C | Comments Off on Vitamin C Reduces Stress Response

Vitamin C: Not Just An Antioxidant

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Perhaps the best known nutritional role for vitamin C is as an antioxidant. In this role, vitamin C can reduce levels of oxidative stress and also plays a key role in certain reactions, most notably in the synthesis of collagen. … Continue reading →

Posted in Vitamin C | Comments Off on Vitamin C: Not Just An Antioxidant