Category Archives: Inflammation

More Evidence That Traditional Diets Provide Health

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is interesting that traditional diets around the World, spatially and temporally, vary considerably. However, analysis of these diets shows that they provide health to their populations despite being very different nutritionally. A closer look at the contents of these … Continue reading →

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Long Chain Fats Regulate Inflammation

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Severe Acute Malnutrition and Inflammation

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Severe acute malnutrition is the cause of around 500,000 deaths in children Worldwide, each year. Of these deaths, 45 % are in children under 5 years, mostly from third World countries with poor economic productivity. Even with medical intervention, once … Continue reading →

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Aloe Vera: Composition and Health Effects

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Aloe vera is a spiky perennial plant called a xerophyte that take roughly 4 years to mature. It produces 12 to 16 leaves per plant that taper to the ends and have saw-like teeth on their margins. Aloe vera contains … Continue reading →

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Bromelain fights Inflammation and Pain

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Three Nutrients That Fight Joint Pain

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Ginger For Joint Pain?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants Supplements: Evidence they Protect Health

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Bromelain: Useful in the Treatment of Sports Injuries?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Fish Oils in Mice: A Clue As To Their Cardioprotective Effects?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Animals models are useful in nutrition because they allow researchers to investigate detailed molecular mechanisms surrounding the effects of particular nutrients. For example, the complex molecular pathways involved in the inflammatory process have been unravelled by the use of animal … Continue reading →

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