Monthly Archives: May 2013

Niacin and Cholesterol

ccording to proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease, dietary cholesterol raises plasma levels of certain lipoproteins, which leads to the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The treatment for this problem is claimed to be the administration of … Continue reading

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Vegetarianism Versus Non-vegetarianism: Nutrient intake

tudies have shown that vegetarian diets may hold health benefits over those of non-vegetarian diets. This reflects the fact that in general, vegetarians consume more plant based material than non-vegetarians. Plants are a good source of soluble and insoluble fibre, … Continue reading

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Why Does Protein Increase Alertness?

arbohydrates can cause drowsiness because they increase the uptake of L-tryptophan to the brain which subsequently causes an increase in the production of melatonin (here). Protein can counter the calming effects of carbohydrates and increase alertness for a number of … Continue reading

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Alcohol and Plasma Cholesterol

uperficially the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease holds water as a valid scientific theory, but under closer scrutiny the hypothesis that dietary cholesterol is the cause of atherosclerosis becomes unscientific and even absurd. While proponents of the theory fight a … Continue reading

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Why Do Carbohydrates Make You Tired?

arbohydrates when eaten in large quantities can cause drowsiness and induce sleep. This is a physiological reaction to the way blood sugar levels affect the brain. When carbohydrates are digested they enter the circulation where they causes a rise in … Continue reading

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More on the Effects of Fibre

vidence suggests that high intakes of dietary fibre improves health. The exact reason for this is unclear, but researchers have reported that fibre has a number of physiological effects beyond its classic role of providing bulk to chyme passing through … Continue reading

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The Magic Cholesterol Fairy

ietary cholesterol is believed by a great many people to cause cardiovascular disease. This is a belief is based on faith, rather like one might believe in the tooth fairy or flying spaghetti monster. Although such people like to think … Continue reading

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Obesity is a Metabolic Disorder: More Evidence

he thermic effect of food (TEF) is the rise in body temperature in response to energy intake. Following a meal, body temperature rises as the oxidation of lipids and glucose progresses. This increase in temperature can be measured directly to … Continue reading

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Ten Questions about Fluoride

Here are ten questions and answers concerning fluoride and the fluoridation of water. For a deeper understanding of the affects of water fluoridation the reader is referred to the book ‘Fluoride: Drinking Ourselves to Death’ by Barry Groves. 1. What … Continue reading

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Magnesium: Are you getting Enough?

agnesium and calcium form divalent cations, which means they become metal ions with a plus two positive charge. This similarity means that they tend to antagonise one another in cellular function. Calcium is particularly important for the function of muscle … Continue reading

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