Monthly Archives: September 2013

More on Gastric Emptying Rate and Glycaemia

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Robert Barrington

nowledge of the differing digestion and absorption characteristics of carbohydrates has lead to the construction of the glycaemic index. The glycaemic index is a value given to carbohydrate foods that is a measure of the rate of blood sugar rise … Continue reading →

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Low Fat Diets: More Confounding Variables

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

roponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease believe that dietary cholesterol and saturated fatty acids are the cause of cardiovascular disease. The mechanism for this we are told is based on the erroneous belief that dietary cholesterol and saturated … Continue reading →

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Blackberries: Pick Your Own Wine

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

erries are a good source of anthocyanins, a sub-class of the flavonoid group of phytochemicals. Flavonoids are of interest to nutritionists because epidemiological evidence suggests that they are beneficial to the health. In particular, flavonoids may protect from cancer and … Continue reading →

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More on Phytate and Mineral Absorption

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

hytate is a the main storage form of phosphorus in plant tissues and can therefore become part of the human diet if plant foods are eaten. However, phytate is not absorbed in humans and some other mammals because they lack … Continue reading →

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Eat Clean, Stay Lean

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

odybuilding is a noble art that is generally looked upon by outsiders with disdain. Most bodybuilders are aware of the ignorance and criticism directed toward themselves by the layman and have personal experience of being ostracised for their self discipline … Continue reading →

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Body Mass Index and Mortality

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Robert Barrington

here is some controversy as to whether excess weight increases mortality. Conventional wisdom suggests that being overweight increases the risk of disease and death, and to a certain extent this is true. However, researchers and the mainstream medical establishment have … Continue reading →

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More on Calcium Absorption

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Calcium is an important macromineral required for a number of physiological processes such as bone formation, pH regulation, muscle contraction and nerve condition. Increasingly calcium is also being seen to play a role in blood pressure regulation and in weight … Continue reading →

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Vitamin Deficiencies and Performance

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

itamins are needed in the diet because they cannot be synthesised endogenously but are required for vital metabolic functions. Most vitamins serve as co-factors to enzymes in metabolic pathways, but some are required for other physiological roles such as reducing … Continue reading →

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Fructose Digestion and Absorption

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ructose is increasingly being seen as a major contributory cause of the insulin resistance that characterises the metabolic syndrome. Fructose is present naturally in nature in foods such as fruits, but evidence suggests that consumption of fruit does not lead … Continue reading →

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Intramuscular Fat and Insulin Resistance

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome (syndrome X) is increasingly being seen as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is a group of metabolic abnormalities that are believed to be caused by insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is characterised by a … Continue reading →

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