Monthly Archives: October 2014

Which Three Supplements Would You Take?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Low Calorie Diets and Physical Activity

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Many people believe that weight loss is only possible through a combination of physical activity and a reduction in the amount of calories consumed. This is based on the belief that causing an apparent energy deficit will cause the body … Continue reading →

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Demerara Sugar in Bread? Really?

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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L-Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Robert Barrington

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid. That means without a dietary source, humans die. Amazing then that its sale as a supplement was banned in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is present in most foods in the … Continue reading →

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Catechin Absorption

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are important dietary polyphenols. Catechins (flavan-3-ols) are a group of flavonoids found mainly in green tea, but also in fruits such as grapes and apples. Catechins are also the structural units in proanthocyanidins, large molecular weight catechin oligomers found … Continue reading →

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Organically Bound Selenium: Higher Bioavailability

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace element required as a cofactor for a number of selenoproteins. The most well known and most extensively researched selenoprotein is glutathione peroxidase, a family of antioxidant enzymes that catalyses the removal of lipid peroxides to … Continue reading →

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Two Tips For Weight Loss

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Healthy Coconut

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Does Vitamin C Improve Mood?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin and mineral insufficiencies are common amongst Western populations who consume the typical Western diet. This is because the Western diet contains high amounts of processed and refined foods that are devoid of meaningful levels of micronutrients. Vitamin and mineral … Continue reading →

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