Monthly Archives: October 2013

Berry Berry Good

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

lavonoids are a group of around 4000 plants compounds that have a common 3 ring structure. Flavonoids are bioavailable in humans and studies suggest that high intakes of flavonoids are associated with protection from certain diseases. In particular, flavonoids may … Continue reading →

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Biomarkers for EPA and DHA

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he fish oils eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) are increasingly being seen as beneficial to the health. In particular high intakes of fish oil have been shown to favourably modulate plasma triglycerides, possibly because … Continue reading →

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The Glycaemic Effect of Protein

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Robert Barrington

n elevated glycaemic response to food is increasingly being seen as a causative factor in the aetiology of the metabolic syndrome. This is problematic because the metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and type … Continue reading →

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Fatty Liver: Bad News

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

arbohydrates are increasingly being seen as the cause of weight gain and obesity. More specifically, overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates are now considered to be a direct cause of insulin resistance, which subsequently causes development of the metabolic syndrome … Continue reading →

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The Exercise Fallacy

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

t is believed by a great many people that exercise causes weight loss in the overweight. This is thought to be so self evident that questioning such an idea is looked upon with derision. However, the scientific literature does not … Continue reading →

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More on Berries and Lipoproteins

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

vidence suggests that consumption of berries may confer protection against cardiovascular disease. Berries such as blackberries (Rubus subgenus Rubus), raspberries (Rubus ideaus) and black currents (Ribes nigrumare) good sources of flavonoids, and some evidence suggest that these compounds may modulate … Continue reading →

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Is the Acai Berry a Superfood?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he berry from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea) is native to South America where it is used by the natives as a food and medicine. Analysis of the berry shows that it contains a rich cocktail of antioxidant chemicals … Continue reading →

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Zinc Taste Test

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Research laboratories can determine various aspects of mineral status by analysis using scientific equipment such as spectroscopy and chromatography. The literature is replete with studies analysing the mineral status of subjects and discussing the optimal biological parameter for determining mineral … Continue reading →

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Does Red Wine Decrease Fat Absorption?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Nutrient interactions in mammalian digestive systems are incredibly complex. A myriad of factors influence the digestive rates and absorption of nutrients required for health. Interest in the factors that can influence nutrient absorption has grown in recent years because evidence … Continue reading →

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Tyrosine Fights Fatigue

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

-tyrosine is an amino acid that can be synthesised in humans from the essential amino acid L-phenylalanine. Nutritional interest in L-tyrosine has expanded in recent decades because of military research showing that supplementation with L-tyrosine reduces battle stress and improves … Continue reading →

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