Category Archives: Insulin

Plants with Insulin Mimetic Properties

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A number of plants have insulin mimetic effects. For example, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) contains a chemical called 4-hydroxyleucine that may lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas. Aloe vera contains a bitter … Continue reading →

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4-Hydroxyisoleucine In Fenugreek

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) seeds contain the amino acid 4-Hydroxyisoleucine. This amino acid is present in high concentrations in the seeds and may be the reason that the seeds are able to provide benefits to physical performance. The reason for this … Continue reading →

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Jasmine Tea Polysaccharides

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Jasmine tea often refers to a scented form of tea (Camellia sinensis) with flowers from the jasmine plant (Jasminum sambac). However, jasmine can be consumed in isolation or taken with other foods, for example being added to salad greens. Jasmine … Continue reading →

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“Healthy” Foods that Should Be Avoided: Pasta and Rice Cakes

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A number of foods that are considered to be healthy by the mainstream are demonstrably damaging to the health. One such food that is often considered as a healthy food is pasta. Generally pasta is quite heavily processed and even … Continue reading →

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L-Arginine and L-Lysine: Growth Hormone

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-arginine and L-lysine administration may have some interesting physiological effects. In particular, 1200 mg of L-arginine in combination with 1200 mg of L-lysine caused a significant release of pituitary somatotrophin and insulin in one study when administered intraveneously. This effect … Continue reading →

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Taurine Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Taurine supplements have been shown to have a number of health effects relating to the nervous system and cardiovascular system. This may relate to the ability of taurine to regulate cell osmolarity and thereby affect cell hydration. One physiological function … Continue reading →

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Intermittent Fasting: Main Metabolic Effects

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

There are a number of forms of intermittent fasting, but the generally accepted definition is one which involves deliberate repeated cycles energy restriction for a defined period of time, ranging from hours to weeks. While some forms of fasting eliminate … Continue reading →

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More on the Insulin Creatine Connection

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Creatine monohydrate supplements have become popular with athletes because they can confer strength gains. Studies suggest that creatine monohydrate absorption and uptake are dependent on the function of the insulin system. In this regard insulin may be required for the … Continue reading →

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Why Do Carbohydrate Foods Make You Tired?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Many people are aware that high carbohydrate foods can make them drowsy. The reason for this is well understood and relates to the way that carbohydrate foods cause the release of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for … Continue reading →

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Is Glucose Metabolism Dysfunction In Depression?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Stress is a significant factor in the development of depression. Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are accompanied by real and detectable physiological changes. These changes may be caused by the stress hormone cortisol. One problem that may occur following chronic … Continue reading →

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