Monthly Archives: July 2015

Seven Reasons why Cholesterol Testing is Pointless

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Cholesterol testing is big business, which perhaps explains why it is so widespread. Certainly the actual point of testing the blood cholesterol of large numbers of the population has little benefit and is little to do with science. Cholesterol testing … Continue reading →

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Coconut, Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The lipid theory of cardiovascular disease states that dietary cholesterol and saturated fatty acids cause elevations in plasma levels of cholesterol, and that this in turn is the cause of cardiovascular disease. The assumption that dietary cholesterol and saturated fatty … Continue reading →

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Iron Intake and Cardiovascular Disease: Is There A Link?

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential trace mineral best known for its role as a component of the haemoglobin and myoglobin molecules. In addition, iron is also required as a cofactor in a number of enzymes including the tyrosine and tryptophan hydroxylase … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Post Workout Nutrition

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Do Isoflavones Have Beneficial Glycaemic Effects?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones are a group of polyphenolic substances in plants. Legumes, particularly soybeans, are a very good source of isoflavones. Isoflavones are often grouped as flavonoids, but they are not true flavonoids structurally. The main isoflavones in the human diet are … Continue reading →

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