Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Effects of Vitamin C On Uric Acid

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

High serum levels of uric acid (hyperuricaemia) are a risk factor for the development of gout. Gout is a medical condition whereby uric acid crystallises out of solution and accumulates in the joints of the body. This causes inflammation in … Continue reading →

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Why Do Oxidised Fats and Oils Contribute to Insulin Resistance?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Oxidised oils and fats are damaging to the health because when ingested, they are absorbed and interact with tissues causing the initiation free radical chain reactions. This creates oxidative stress in the cells and tissues of the body and in … Continue reading →

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Protein And Glucagon

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The changes in the circulating insulin levels to various combinations of macronutrients is well studied and extensively reported in the literature. However, less attention has been paid to the effects of dietary components on circulating glucagon levels. As plasma glucose … Continue reading →

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DHEA As A Testosterone Booster?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Fruit Juice And Insulin Resistance

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Fruit contains high amounts of sugars, particularly fructose and sucrose. Sucrose is a disaccharide made up of a molecule of glucose joined through a glycosidic bond to a molecule of fructose. Therefore fructose is the primary sugar in fruit, its … Continue reading →

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