Category Archives: Dementia

Some Clinical Roles for Coenzyme Q10

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Coenzyme Q10 is required for the correct production of energy in mitochondria. In this role, it is vital to the production of energy in all eukaryotic cells. Supplemental coenzyme Q10 may have antioxidant and energy production roles, and this may … Continue reading →

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More on Creatine and Mood

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Creatine supplements may have mood elevating and cognitive effects. The reason for this is the ability of creatine to increase the energy capacity of brain cells. The mood elevating and cognitive enhancing effects of creatine make it a potentially useful … Continue reading →

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Iron Status and Mood

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorders are highly complex and in many cases it is not clear what the cause of the disturbance is. However, in many cases the causes of mood disorders can relate to imbalances in the intake of essential nutrients. Iron … Continue reading →

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Meat and Potatoes: Associated with Poor Cognitive Function

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

A recent study observed an association between consumption of meat, potatoes, gravy and butter with poor cognitive function. The study that was performed on subjects in the United Kingdom, included just under 2000 elderly individuals, and the data on the … Continue reading →

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Fish and Their Oils: Associated With Cognitive Protection

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are a source of the long chain fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)). These oils are important in human health because they can feed into the essential fatty acid pathways and … Continue reading →

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The Mediterranean Diet

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Do Processed Meats Cause Insulin Resistance?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea May Improve Your Rat’s Memory

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Owning a rat with poor memory is not a common problem. Rats age relatively rapidly and so as their memories decline with advancing years they are already on borrowed time and long-term care is not likely to be a problem. … Continue reading →

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Supercharge Your Brain: Fish

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Many studies have observed that those who regularly eat fish are not only generally healthier, but they also display superior cognition. The reason for the health effects of fish on the brain is likely for two main reasons. Firstly, fish … Continue reading →

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Nitrosamine in Processed Meat May Cause Insulin Resistance

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insulin resistance is now implicated in the development of a number of Western lifestyle diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. In addition, deleterious changes to the brain, that can result in dementia may also be caused by … Continue reading →

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