Daily Archives: January 10, 2014

Smart Nutrient: Phosphatidylserine

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Robert Barrington

A smart  nutrient is a dietary substance that has an effect on some mode of brain or central nervous system function. This could be a psychological change such as mood elevation or a change in emotional state, or may be … Continue reading →

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Insulin Induced Salt Retention

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Insulin induced salt retention is a phenomenon by which carbohydrate ingestion affects the ability of the kidney to excrete salt. Early reports of insulin induced salt retention were serendipitous and were made from scientific studies investigating the effects of fasting. … Continue reading →

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