Category Archives: Adipose Tissue

Do Fish Oils Prevent Fat Accumulation?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Insulin-Like Activity of Common Herbs

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs have been traditionally used for the treatment of blood sugar disorders. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), garlic (Allium sativum), onion (Allium cepa), gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), bitter melon (Momordica charantia), korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and … Continue reading →

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The Calcium Paradox

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington
Posted in 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D / Calcitriol, Adipose Tissue, Calcium, Weight Loss | Comments Off on The Calcium Paradox

Calcium for Visceral Fat Loss

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Dairy Causes Weight Loss Without Energy Restriction

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high intakes of dairy foods are associated with a lower level of body fat. In addition, it has been shown that high intakes of calcium are also associated with beneficial improvements in body composition. The calcium content … Continue reading →

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Citrus Bioflavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a condition characterised by abnormal metabolic regulation that involves dysfunction to the blood glucose, blood lipid, energy regulatory and fat storage systems. The metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance, and this reduction in insulin sensitivity … Continue reading →

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Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic dysfunctions that centre on the development of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance, is a condition that occurs when the hormone insulin no longer is able to elicit cellular effects efficiently. As a result … Continue reading →

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Fat As A Storage Compound

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Fatty acids are a group of non-polar (non-water soluble) molecules that comprise of a carbon chain with a hydroxyl group and oxygen molecule at one end and a methyl group at the other. The chain lengths vary, but generally the … Continue reading →

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Basal Metabolic Rate: It Is All About Lean Mass

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The resting metabolic rate (RMR) is defined as the amount of energy that is required to maintain normal metabolic activity in the absence of physical activity. The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is similar to the RMR, but differs in that … Continue reading →

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Brown Versus White Fat

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

There are two main types of adipose tissue in human physiology. These are designated white and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Discussion of their different physiological roles is important in any exploration of weight gain and fat loss. White adipose tissue … Continue reading →

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