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Tea Polyphenols and Weight Loss

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Back tea is produced by a lengthy fermentation process on the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. This process results in the destruction of much of the polyphenol content of the leaves because the enzyme polyphenol oxidase metabolises many of … Continue reading →

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The Glycaemic Index and Health

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Carbohydrates are biomolecules made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which humans use as a source of energy. Glucose is a six carbon molecule that makes up the majority of dietary carbohydrate content (figure 1). Glucose is often present in … Continue reading →

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