Daily Archives: December 18, 2013

Magnesium Losses: Post-Exercise

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Plasma magnesium losses following exercise have been reported in the nutritional literature. The exact reason for this loss is not known, but may result from mineral losses in sweat and urine or redistribution of magnesium between the tissues of the … Continue reading →

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Zinc Absorption: Antagonised by Folate

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Zinc is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition that is required as a cofactor in a number of metalloenzymes. Its divergent functions include roles in oxidoreductase, hydrolase, lyase, isomerase, transferase and ligase metalloenzymes. Zinc is also used in gene … Continue reading →

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Carnitine Supplements: Beneficial or Not?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Carnitine is a trimethylated amino acid derivative that is required in humans for the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation. Based on this role, carnitine is sold as a dietary supplement for increasing fat oxidation (fat burning). However, … Continue reading →

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