Category Archives: Galacto-oligosaccharides

Gut Instinct: The Gut-Liver Axis

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The gut-liver axis describes the physiological links between the gut and the liver and how one affects the other. In this regard the health of the gut has a direct influence on the health of the liver and vice versa. … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of A Bean: On The Nutritional Composition of Legumes

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Legumes or are the fruits or pod of plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. The seeds within such pods can be harvested and dried, and the resultant product is called a pulse or grain legume. Because they are not … Continue reading →

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Gut Health And Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that includes aberrations to blood sugar control, lipid imbalances, abdominal obesity, inflammation, insulin resistance and reduced force output from skeletal muscle. The cause of the metabolic syndrome is thought to result from … Continue reading →

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Galactooligosaccharides, Gut Health And Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The Western diet is implicated as a causative factor in the development of the metabolic syndrome. This likely relates to the overly processed and refined foods present in the diet. In particular, the processing of whole foods often removes much … Continue reading →

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Lipopolysaccharides

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are a component of Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. bacteroides) that have been implicated in triggering low grade inflammation. Reducing Gram-negative bacteria (by increasing Gram-positive strains; i.e. bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) may therefore reduce inflammation. Fibre such as fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and … Continue reading →

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Arabinoxylan Oligosaccharides: Beneficial Sugars?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Arabinoxylan (AX) is a major hemicellulose fibre component of cereal grains, which makes up around 15 to 30 % of the bran layer and around 1 to 3 % of the endosperm. The polysaccharide is a copolymer of the pentose … Continue reading →

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The Downside of High Protein Diets

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high protein diets are effective at aiding weight loss. The mechanisms by which increased dietary protein may decrease body weight include improved postprandial satiety and better control of insulin and glucose levels. During periods of intense exercise, … Continue reading →

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Stress and Prebiotics

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The mammalian gastrointestinal tract contains considerable neuronal tissue and is capable of releasing many of the same hormones and neurotransmitters found in the brain. Recent research suggests that there may be bidirectional communication between the gut tissue and the central … Continue reading →

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