Monthly Archives: April 2014

Riboflavin and Calcium: The Milk Link

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Widespread nutrient deficiencies are frequently reported in the literature, and often multiple nutrient deficiencies are present in large numbers of those individuals under study. Nutrient deficiencies are common in the developing World because many of the people living there do … Continue reading →

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Do Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Lower Cholesterol Levels?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Robert Barrington

It is believed by many that saturated fatty acids can detrimentally modify lipoprotein levels, and that this is a cause of cardiovascular disease. However, care should always be exercised when analysing data from studies that manipulate the fat content of … Continue reading →

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Forced Calorie Restriction: Muscle Changes

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Forced calorie restriction is seen as a solution to obesity and weight gain. However, studies attest to the failure of forced calorie regimens to cause effective long term fat loss. Obesity is a metabolic disorder caused by poor diet and … Continue reading →

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Iron And Iron Deficiency

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential element required for the correct function of the haemoglobin and myoglobin molecules. In its role as a cofactor with these molecules, iron is integral in the transport of oxygen in the body and its therefore of … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Enough Protein?

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Meal Size And Heart Function

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Meal size has been researched extensively in relation to a number of metabolic effects, specifically fat loss and weight gain. In this regard it is generally accepted that smaller meals may offer some protection from excessive weight gain and may … Continue reading →

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Chromium Metabolism And Exercise (In The Rat)

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Trivalent chromium is an essential element in humans and other mammals. Dietary chromium is absorbed from food and then must be converted to its active form, the glucose tolerance factor (GTF) chromium. The active form of chromium is required for … Continue reading →

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Protein And Iron Absorption

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an important trace minerals required for for formation of haemoglobin and as a cofactor in a number of enzymes such as tyrosine hydroxylase. The absorption of iron is complicated by the fact that two dietary sources are available. … Continue reading →

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More On The Amylose To Amylopectin Ratio

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington

A high glycaemic response to food is problematic because chronic raised levels of blood sugar are implicated as a causative factor in disease. In particular, high glycaemic responses to carbohydrates are thought to lead to weight gain, metabolic syndrome, type … Continue reading →

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More On Weight Loss And Thermogenesis

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Forced calorie restriction and subsequent weight loss is associated with a reduction in body weight. However, this body weight includes substantial amounts of skeletal muscle. This is problematic because it ts the skeletal muscle mass that dictates the resting metabolic … Continue reading →

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