Category Archives: Iron

Iron Absorption From Legumes

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The Western diet is devoid of meaningful levels of micronutrients and as a result poor mineral status is common. Generally most people are unaware they have insufficient mineral intakes because clinical deficiencies never develop. Instead the poor mineral status maintains … Continue reading →

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More on Iron Absorption

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is a trace mineral required as a cofactor in the haemoglobin molecule. In this role iron is an important contributor to the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. However, as well as this well known role in oxygen transport, iron … Continue reading →

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Multinutrient Supplements Are Effective: More Evidence

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington

A high quality diet is the cornerstone of good health. High quality diets contain all of the nutrients required for health, but are absent of toxins and processed foods that can cause metabolic disruption. While eating whole foods will go … Continue reading →

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Iron And Iron Deficiency

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential element required for the correct function of the haemoglobin and myoglobin molecules. In its role as a cofactor with these molecules, iron is integral in the transport of oxygen in the body and its therefore of … Continue reading →

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Protein And Iron Absorption

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an important trace minerals required for for formation of haemoglobin and as a cofactor in a number of enzymes such as tyrosine hydroxylase. The absorption of iron is complicated by the fact that two dietary sources are available. … Continue reading →

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More On Iron And Catecholamines

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron deficient anaemia has been reasonably well characterised in the nutritional literature. The best known role for iron in humans is as part of the haemoglobin molecule in the transportation of oxygen. The pivotal role played by iron in the … Continue reading →

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Iron and Catecholamines: This Time Rats

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential trace mineral in man. The most well known role for iron in humans is its presence in the haemoglobin molecule where it facilitates the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, and in myoglobin … Continue reading →

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Iron Losses Through Exercise

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Robert Barrington

  Iron losses through exercise are generally not considered to be of importance. However, examination of sweat from healthy subjects shows that iron losses through perspiration can be around 11.5 μg per litre in sedentary individuals (here) and may be … Continue reading →

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Tyrosine Hydroxylase: The Obesity Connection

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Robert Barrington

  The catecholamines are a group of neurotransmitters that comprise of the chemicals dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. They are synthesised and released by nerves of the adrenergic pathways. Adrenergic pathways activate the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore … Continue reading →

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Obesity: Metabolic Dysfunction or Laziness?

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The association between exercise and body weight is fairly well established in the nutritional literature. Generally those who perform more physical activity have lower body weights. However, the cause and effect of this association are far from clear, with indications … Continue reading →

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