Monthly Archives: November 2016

Magnesium And Blood Sugar Control

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The release of insulin from the pancreas is caused in part by interaction with glucose to receptors on the cell membrane and the activation of ATP-sensitive potassium ion (K+) channels. In this respect, depolarisation of the cell membrane results in … Continue reading →

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How Does Eicosapentaenoic Acid Decrease Body Fat?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fish oils are beneficial to the health. One of the effects of fish oil consumption appears to be a decrease in systemic inflammation. This may explain the weight loss effects of fish oils as inflammation is associated … Continue reading →

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Nuances in the Metabolic Effects of Sugar

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Current scientific evidence suggest that the consumption of refined crystalline fructose has detrimental health effects. In particular, the metabolic effects of fructose overfeeding have been shown to result in similar physiological changes as alcohol overfeeding. In this regard, fructose overconsumption … Continue reading →

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