Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Problems With Sugar

Evidence Suggests that sugar is partly responsible for the obesity epidemic in Western countries. Sugar, chemically sucrose, and its synthetic cousin high fructose corn syrup, have nutritional properties that may allow them to contribute to obesity. In particular, both sugar … Continue reading

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Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods

Nitrates (NO2–) and nitrates NO3–) are commonly found in foods (nitrate is the oxidised form of nitrate). Increased intakes of nitrates and nitrites are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers. In humans and other animals, dietary nitrates and … Continue reading

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More Cholesterol Myths

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Are Green Tea Catechins Bioavailable?

Green tea consumption is associated with a number of health effects including weight loss and protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease. This evidence is supported by results from animal experiments and human clinical trials. The reason for the health effects … Continue reading

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Soy: Does It Lower Cholesterol?

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Foods Associated With Fractures

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The Role of Boron In Mental Health

Boron is an essential trace mineral that is most often associated with bone health. However, boron also plays an important role in mineral and lipid metabolism, energy utilisation and immune function. Only recently has boron obtained mainstream essential status in … Continue reading

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Problems with Low Sodium Diet Studies

It is claimed that sodium has detrimental effects on blood pressure. High sodium intakes have been suggested to be responsible as a causative agent in high blood pressure, and low sodium diets are one of the primary treatments for hypertension. … Continue reading

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Are We Being Brainwashed To Eat Junk?

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Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism and Diabetes

The essential fatty acid pathway is a metabolic pathway that converts the essential fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) to a number of short-lived hormone like substances called eicosanoids. Eicosanoids are regulators … Continue reading

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