Category Archives: Fat

The Effects of Macronutrients of Sleep

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Macronutrients include protein, carbohydrate and fat. Macronutrients play an important role in health, particularly for protein and fat which contains essential nutrients. It has been understood for some time that alterations to the ratios of macronutrients in the diet can … Continue reading →

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Are Low Fat Diets Dangerous?

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Low fat diets have become popular in recent decades because fat is an energy rich food and energy is seen as the pariah of weight gain. However, the total energy content of the diet is not the only determinant of … Continue reading →

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In Order, Which Are The Most Important Macronutrients?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, fat and protein. The main functions of these nutrients is to supply energy and to allow certain metabolic pathways to function. Carbohydrates are not essential as humans can survive without consuming carbohydrates. However carbohydrates are … Continue reading →

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Ficus racemosa: Lipase Inhibitor

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Dietary fats are a mixture of triglycerides, and their absorption is through the lymphatic system following enzymatic hydrolysis by lipase to fatty acids, monoglycerides and glycerol. Inhibition of the lipase enzyme in the gut has been shown to decrease fat … Continue reading →

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Fried Foods: Serious Health Hazard

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fried foods are popular because the frying process causes the production of chemicals that improve the taste of certain foods, and the burning process is actually beneficial in this regard. Further, the addition of the oil increases the fat content … Continue reading →

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Can Berberine Aid Weight Loss?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid class. Berberine is found in a wide range of plants but is concentrated in barberry plants (Berberidaceae), huang lian (Coptis rhizomes) and goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis). Berberine has a number of medicinal effects … Continue reading →

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Gut Bacteria and Anxiety

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Robert Barrington

One of the main factors that can influence the mood of an individual is the health of the gut. In particular, the variety of bacteria within the gut can have a significant impact on mental health. In turn, both diet … Continue reading →

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Fats, Lipids and Mood

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The brain contains large amounts of lipids, which are located particularly in the cell membranes of neurones. The lipid in the diet can directly influence the fat in the brain, and it has been shown for example that diets high … Continue reading →

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Low Fat Diets and Mood

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Robert Barrington

It is known that the dietary fat content of the diet can significantly affect the formation of certain hormones and may play a significant role in the mental state of the individual. A number of studies have assessed the effects … Continue reading →

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Calorie Counting: More Evidence It Does Not Cause Weight Loss

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Calorie counting is the belief that the amount of calories (energy) consumed is the main driver of weight change. People who succumb to the calorie counting myth suggest that weight gain is simply a result of a positive energy balance, … Continue reading →

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