Category Archives: Phosphorus

Potassium Citrate: More on Bone Health

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Osteoporosis is a Western lifestyle disease that is characterised by brittle bones caused by pores within the bone matrix. This is thought to result from bone resorption and increased calcium excretion. Postmenopausal women are particularly at risk of developing osteoporosis. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Nutrition In Acid Base Balance

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Mammals have complex regulatory mechanism that maintain the pH of tissues, including the blood, within a narrow range of limits. This is required because the enzymes that are contained within these tissues are only able to function within narrow ranges … Continue reading →

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Estimates of Acid-Base Status: Protein, Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

It is increasingly being recognised that the acid base balance of the blood is an important determinant of fitness and health. This is evidenced by the observation that alkalinisation of blood is beneficial to athletes in allowing increased ability to … Continue reading →

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Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Phosphorus Intake Associated With Mortality

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Phosphorus is an important macromineral required for cell function. Phosphorus forms part of the phosphate molecule, and in this regard is required for the utilisation of energy by ATP and the synthesis of glycogen from glucose in skeletal muscle and … Continue reading →

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Do Calcium Supplements Prevent Osteoporosis?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Calcium is a major structural component of bone and deficiencies of calcium cause bone abnormalities. However, the interaction between calcium in the diet and bone health is controversial, and studies showing beneficial effects of calcium supplements on osteoporosis are inconsistent, … Continue reading →

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The Western Diets: No Plant Food Required

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that sodium chloride is not responsible for the hypertension epidemic in developed nations. Studies investigating the effects of salt have found that while a small sub-population of individuals may be affected negatively by salt, normal healthy individuals can … Continue reading →

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