Monthly Archives: October 2024

Taurine: Calcium Ion Regulation

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A major role for taurine in animals and humans may be calcium ion regulation. In the mammalian heart, the influx of calcium ions creates the plateau of contraction and its removal allows the relaxation phase, which is integral to the … Continue reading →

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Taurine: Osmoregulation

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Robert Barrington

One of the main physiological functions of taurine in humans and animals is that of osmoregulation. Osmoregulation is pivotal to cell survival in animals and humans because the plasma membrane is permeable to many solutes and water and this creates … Continue reading →

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Taurine: Metabolism

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The importance of taurine in animals was not understood until the old dogma of it being a waste product of sulphur metabolism was overcome. Since this time a growing list of physiological functions have been uncovered. In animals taurine is … Continue reading →

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Serotonin in Plants

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in humans and animals, and it is thought to have particular functions that relate to mood. It is found in the central and peripheral nervous system, with large amounts of serotonin being synthesised in parts … Continue reading →

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Taurine: Overview

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Taurine, also called 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is a non-proteinaceous amino acid that was first isolated from ox (Bos taurus) bile. Taurine is a sulfonic amino acid which means that rather than a carboxylic acid on the β-carbon, it has a sulfonic … Continue reading →

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L-Arginine for Sexual Function

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

L-arginine is a proteinaceous amino acid that is present in all complete proteins and widely distributed in most foods to varying degrees. Intakes of L-arginine in a typical diet are present in gram amounts and this L-arginine is used for … Continue reading →

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Soy and Testosterone

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Phytoestrogens are a group of chemicals found in plants that may have effects on animals and human hormone balance. Fruits and vegetables are high in phytoestrogens, with soybeans being particularly rich in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens affect physiological parameters by interacting with … Continue reading →

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Cordyceps sinensis: Anti-Ageing Effects?

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cordyceps sinensis is often described as a medicinal mushroom, but in reality this is not true. Cordyceps sinensis is a fungus that grows on Lepidoptera lava, which are colloquially called caterpillars. Cordyceps sinensis is used in Traditionals Chinese Medicine for … Continue reading →

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Cordyceps

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cordyceps is a collective name for a number of species of fungus including C. sinensis, C. militaris, C. pruinosa and C. ophioglossoides. The fungus, which is found growing on particular species of caterpillars, is dried and used as a traditional … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae or legume family of plants. The plant grows to approximately 1 to 2 feet in height and it produces yellow or white flowers. Pods grow on the plant, and … Continue reading →

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