Monthly Archives: April 2015

Coleus forskohlii: cAMP Activator

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The Coleus forskohlii plant is a member of the mint family that is found naturally growing in sunny regions in Asian countries such as India, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Traditionally the roots have been used as a medicine, and … Continue reading →

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Why Is Vitamin E Cardioprotective?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is a group of plant derived phenolic isomers. These isomers include alpha, beta, delta and gamma-tocopherol and alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocotrienol. All vitamin E isomers share the same biological activity as alpha tocopherol, the most biologically … Continue reading →

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Obesity: Even Researchers Misunderstand It

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The cause and effect of excessive weight gain and obesity are misunderstood by many professionals who should know better. Unfortunately, we live in an era that is short of great thinkers. The repeater mindset that regurgitates what it hears, after … Continue reading →

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Are Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements Effective?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Evidence in the scientific literature suggests that certain minerals and vitamin intakes are deficient in large proportions of Western populations. Essential nutrients that are of particular concern include vitamin D, chromium, calcium and magnesium. The main reason for low intake … Continue reading →

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The Subcutaneous to Abdominal Fat Ratio

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Triglycerides are stored in two main repositories of white adipose tissue in humans. A subcutaneous store is present under the skin, and this constitutes the store of unsightly fat that is visible to the exterior, just below the skin. In … Continue reading →

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