Monthly Archives: May 2015

Dead or Berried

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome describes a cluster of metabolic dysfunctions that result from consuming a poor quality diet. The metabolic syndrome is characterised by peripheral and central insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver, abdominal obesity, as well as lipoprotein and glucose abnormalities. … Continue reading →

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Phosphorus Intake Associated With Mortality

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Phosphorus is an important macromineral required for cell function. Phosphorus forms part of the phosphate molecule, and in this regard is required for the utilisation of energy by ATP and the synthesis of glycogen from glucose in skeletal muscle and … Continue reading →

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The Muscle Building Effects of Leucine

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Protein supplementation enhances the synthesis of skeletal muscle protein. Such myofibrillar protein synthesis is thought to occur through activation of a signal cascade involving rapamycin-1 complex (a protein kinase that regulates cell growth, protein synthesis and cell proliferation amongst other … Continue reading →

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Is Coffee Protective of Insulin Resistance?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Refined crystalline sugar induces insulin resistance in mammals. Rat experiments have shown that feeding fructose at high intakes causes insulin resistance in just a few short weeks (here, here and here). Fructose can induce insulin resistance because it increases flux … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Against Depression

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Legume, Pulses and Grain Legumes: Nomenclature

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous plants are those that belong to the the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family of plants. Leguminous plants produce a number of crops that are important in human and animals nutrition including beans, peas, peanuts, soybeans and alfalfa. Legumes have agricultural … Continue reading →

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Cabbage, Glutamine and The Gut

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable belonging to the same Brassica genus as broccoli, kale, watercress, brussel sprouts, turnips and rape seed. Cabbage has historically been grown in cooler climates where it yields a higher weight per acre of land in … Continue reading →

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Catechins From Darjeeling Tea

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Chromium Levels During Pregnancy

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Chromium is an important trace mineral in human nutrition. chromium deficiency leads to insulin resistance in mammals, and this may relate to the role that chromium plays in the function of the insulin system. Originally it was thought that chromium … Continue reading →

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