Monthly Archives: July 2023

Beetroot and Physical Performance

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Beetroot are a source of nitrate that may have beneficial effects. Nitrates have a number of effects on physical performance that are of interest to athletes. This may relate to the way that beetroot nitrates are metabolised to nitrites, and … Continue reading →

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L-Citrulline and Nitric Oxide

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Nitric oxide is a second messenger that has a wide variety of roles in human nutrition. Many of the pathways in the brain use nitric oxide as a primary signal mechanism and in this role it functions as a neurotransmitter. … Continue reading →

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The Nutritional Basics

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Many see nutrition as a complex topic that requires complexity to solve nutritional problems. The supplement industry feeds this complexity by providing a range of metabolically complex supplements that few really understand the effects of. However, when one steps back … Continue reading →

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Ethanol, Resistance Training and Ethanol

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol can have detrimental health outcomes because ethanol can act as a cellular toxin through generation of metabolites. However, ethanol also has a number of health benefits that may be evident at lower intakes. One aspect of alcohol that is … Continue reading →

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L-Lysine Against Herpes Simplex Virus

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-lysine is an amino acid that is essential in human nutrition. Failure to obtain the required daily intake results in disease and death. A number of specific therapeutic roles have been identified for L-lysine and its use against the herpes … Continue reading →

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Does D-Aspartate Supplementation Reduce Oestrogen Levels?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Robert Barrington

D-aspartate (D-aspartic acid) is a supplement that may have a number of effects on mammalian hormonal regulation. One controversial aspect of D-aspartate supplementation is whether or not the supplements are able to elevate testosterone in healthy men. This effect would … Continue reading →

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