Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Glycaemic Effects of Garlic

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Allium Vegetables, Fructose, Insulin Resistance and Rats

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Body Building Weight Gainers

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is a significant problem in Western countries. As a result many individuals are trying to lose weight. For these people eating high quality foods is paramount to achieving their goals. In contrast, another group of individuals, although smaller in … Continue reading →

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Supercharge Your Brain: Fish

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Many studies have observed that those who regularly eat fish are not only generally healthier, but they also display superior cognition. The reason for the health effects of fish on the brain is likely for two main reasons. Firstly, fish … Continue reading →

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Is Low Brain Histamine Linked to Anxiety?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington

L-histidine is a non-essential amino acid in human nutrition. Histidine is converted to histamine via the action of histidine carboxylase, which is expressed in many tissues including the central nervous system. Histamine is released from cells as part of the … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids and Cancer

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols that include flavones, flavan-3-ols, flavanones, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and flavonols. As a group, flavonoids may have particular health effects in humans. It Is unclear how flavonoids exert their health effects but this may relate to … Continue reading →

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Hydrogen Sulphide and Vitamin B6

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of gases are known to function as signal molecules in animals. The role for nitric oxide as a signal molecule in endothelial cell is well established, and in this role it is able to allow the relaxation of … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Protects From Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Effects of Green Tea on Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Caffeine and Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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