Category Archives: Protein

The Effects of Macronutrients of Sleep

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Macronutrients include protein, carbohydrate and fat. Macronutrients play an important role in health, particularly for protein and fat which contains essential nutrients. It has been understood for some time that alterations to the ratios of macronutrients in the diet can … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Protein Requirements

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Animals have a set requirement for the amount of protein they need in their diet, and this relates to a number of factors, most notably the amount of tissue growth and regeneration that is occurring. Exercise is a stress to … Continue reading →

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Can Carbohydrate and Protein Influence Testosterone Levels?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Robert Barrington

It is known that testosterone levels in men can be influenced by the diet, particularly the fat and total energy levels. However, other macronutrients may also have an effect. Some evidence suggests that the protein to carbohydrate ratio may significantly … Continue reading →

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The Protein Quality of Legumes

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Peas and beans (pulses) are great sources of nutrients, and in particular and high in fibre and protein. The protein content of pulses is important because a large proportion of the world’s population rely on them for adequate protein in … Continue reading →

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Legumes for Health

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

One of the main advantages of legumes and their high protein seeds (pulses) is their ease of growth and their ability to store for long periods of time. This gives leguminous plants a place in human nutrition that is not … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein and Post-Exercise Muscle Damage

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Post-exercise protein may significantly reduce the damage to skeletal muscle following intense exercise. When compared to a placebo, most proteins seem to have a beneficial effect, with only small differences existing between the type of proteins. This makes sense because … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein for Resistance Training

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous seeds (pulses) are a rich source of amino acids, although they are low in the essential amino acid methionine. However, supplements of pea protein are available and they are sold as beneficial at causing muscle growth following resistance training. … Continue reading →

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Lysine, Protein, Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone and Muscle Health

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Lean tissue is associated with health and those with higher amounts of lean tissue are conferred better health. Optimising the amount of bone and muscle is therefore important for health. Calcium, along with vitamin D, lysine and protein can all … Continue reading →

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When Does Protein Intake Become Too Much?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Consuming too little protein is relatively common in large parts of the world as protein foods, particularly of animal origin, are expensive. In the West it is claimed that people eat too much protein, but really this is a philosophical … Continue reading →

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In Order, Which Are The Most Important Macronutrients?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, fat and protein. The main functions of these nutrients is to supply energy and to allow certain metabolic pathways to function. Carbohydrates are not essential as humans can survive without consuming carbohydrates. However carbohydrates are … Continue reading →

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