Category Archives: Fatty Acids

Lymph Chylomicrons

Chylomicrons are a physiological phenomenon that form as a result of triglyceride absorption. Chylomicrons are high in triglycerides and are particles that can be considered as a class of lipoprotein. Chylomicrons can be seen in the blood following absorption of … Continue reading

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Walnuts: Fat content

walnuts (Juglans regia) are an important food crop as they are a concentrated source of essential and non-essential nutrients. Walnuts are true tree nuts as they are the seed of the tree upon which they grow, and they are surrounded … Continue reading

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The Temporal Component of Food

Unless considerable time and effort is spent learning about nutrition, the superficial viewpoint will never fully uncover the secrets it possesses. One great example of this is how the nutritional component within foods change over time. Looking at a particular … Continue reading

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Lipid Metabolism

Acetyl-L-carnitine has some interesting physiological benefits which include physical performance and cognitive enhancing effects. Oral acetyl-L-carnitine increases blood levels of L-carnitine significantly showing it is bioavailable. Acetyl-L-carnitine is hydrolysed partially in the gut enterocytes. One problem associated with ageing is … Continue reading

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Aspartate, Asparagine, and Carnitine Supplementation

Aspartate, asparagine, and carnitine have been investigated for their beneficial effects on exercise. Aspartate and asparagine are precursors to oxaloacetate which may play a role in fatty acid oxidation via the citric acid cycle. In addition, carnitine is important for … Continue reading

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The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplements on Weight Loss

L-carnitine is a nutrient factor that is present in the diet but also synthesised by cells. One of the functions of L-carnitine is to shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised to produce energy. Some evidence suggests … Continue reading

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipid Metabolism

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Fat: A Large Group Of Dietary Chemicals

Eating a high quality diet can be a relatively straightforward endeavour, and many people understand the constituents of a healthy diet. Many people over complicate nutrition and this leads to a certain level of confusion in most cases. I would … Continue reading

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What Do You Mean By Dietary Fat?

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Fatty Liver Disease: The Role of Toxins

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