Category Archives: Cholesterol

The Effects of Milk on Cholesterol Levels: More on the Masai

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington

It is claimed that cholesterol in the diet is a causative agent of rises in cholesterol in the plasma. This hypothesis, sometimes called the lipid theory of cardiovascular disease also claims that the cholesterol in the plasma is the cause … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E and Cholesterol

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that there exists a correlation between vitamin E and cholesterol levels in plasma. Although originally reported in subjects with hypercholesterolaemia, the relationship between vitamin E and cholesterol plasma levels was subsequently reported in healthy subjects also. For example, … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Genetic Variation In Fasting Triglyceride Levels

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Genetic differences exist between individuals. We are all roughly the same internally, as we belong to the same species, Homo sapiens. However, within the normal human type small genetic variations alter the way that we respond to our environments. There … Continue reading →

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How Do Almonds Make Healthy Rats?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Nut have been extensively investigated for their health effects in both humans and animals. Evidence suggest that consumption of nuts has a number of protective effects against disease. In particular nuts appear to have protective effects against cardiovascular disease. However, … Continue reading →

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Effects of Green Tea on Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fish Oils and Plant Sterols: Lowering Triglycerides

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance and this results in a number of metabolic abnormalities. One such abnormality is an increase in the de novo lipogenesis pathway of the liver. The de novo lipogenesis pathway is involved with … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Spreads Versus Butter

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Butter is made by churning milk. In this process the milk fat is agitated and this causes a change in the physical composition of the milk. Milk is an emulsion whereby the fat molecules are suspended in the watery medium … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that can be generalised to result from dysfunction of the energy and appetite regulatory systems. An exact diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is difficult, but individuals with high triglyceride levels, alterations to normal lipoprotein … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle Improves Glucose Metabolism

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetes because it may cause insulin resistance and may also cause damage to pancreatic β-cells. Milk thistle is the common name for the herb Silybum marianum, a member of the Asteraceae family … Continue reading →

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