Monthly Archives: February 2017

Ergocalciderol Supplements: How Effective is Vitamin D2?

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Bad Science Watch: Muddying the Water Over Dairy

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

A large number of studies have shown that consuming dairy products is associated with improved sensitivity to the insulin system. This may relate to the calcium or conjugated linoleic acid content of dairy products, both of which have insulin sensitising … Continue reading →

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B Vitamin Fortification of Food

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that intakes of certain essential micronutrients are falling in Western populations. This may be a direct result of the low quality typical Western diet that is eaten by much of the Western population. In particular, the milling and … Continue reading →

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Fructose Consumption Elevates Triglycerides

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fructose is detrimental to the health when consumed in its refined and crystalline form. Fructose is part of the sugar molecule, and is also present in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and these are the two main … Continue reading →

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The Absorption and Brain Effects of L-Theanine

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine (𝛄-ethylamino-L-glutamic acid) is an amino acid found almost exclusively in the leaves of the tea plant (Camelia sinensis). L-theanine is thought to possess physiological activity in humans, and in particular may be able to affect the relaxation state of … Continue reading →

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Fruits and Vegetables: Is It The Vitamin C That Is Beneficial?

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin C is beneficial to the health, and this may be one of the reasons that high intakes of fruits and vegetables are protective of disease. In particular, vitamin C consumption is associated with a decreased risk of certain Western … Continue reading →

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Test Your Own Vitamin D Levels Without A Blood Test Part 2

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Sweet And Deadly

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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A Short Body Building Lesson

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Dietary Fats That Regulate Inflammation

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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