Category Archives: Epigenetics

Factors Affecting Vitamin D Levels

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D and its metabolites 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D are involved in cell differentiation and cell regulation. This role as a steroid hormone, may explain the association between low levels of vitamin D and a number of Western lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Cancer Risk and Lifestyle Changes

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Methylation of DNA is a process by which cells control the expression of genes, effectively turning them on or off. In this way the cell can use signal from the environment to alter the genes expressed, and thus alter their … Continue reading →

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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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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Epigenetics

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Epigenetics is the study of how environment can influence genetic regulation. The realisation that foods can alter the genetics of an individual is interesting from a nutritional perspective because it explains the associations between certain nutrients and certain diseases. Contributions … Continue reading →

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Low Birth Weight: Future Health Problems?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The growing foetus is extremely sensitive to external stimuli, particularly the health and nutrition of the mother. Recent evidence suggests that the future health outcomes of an individual may be determined during this sensitive foetal period. While the traditional viewpoint … Continue reading →

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HDL and Epigenetics

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The ratio of low density lipoprotein (LDL) to high density lipoprotein (HDL) is predictive of cardiovascular risk. Generally, a high LDL to HDL ratio is associated with an increase risk of cardiovascular disease. High density lipoprotein levels below <40 mg/dL … Continue reading →

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Glutathione S-Transferase Genotype and Vitamin C Plasma Levels

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Glutathione S-transferases are a family of phase 2 detoxification enzymes that play an important role in the metabolism of endogenous and exogenous compounds. Compounds that can be metabolised by the GST enzyme family include carcinogens, environmental toxins and reactive oxygen … Continue reading →

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