Monthly Archives: February 2017

Grape Juice: An Alternative to Red Wine?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that consumption of red wine reduces the risk of a number of diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease. This may relate in part to the presence of the alcohol within red wine, consumption of which has been shown to reduce … Continue reading →

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Video Game Activity Causes No Weight Loss

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The energy balance theory of weight loss suggests that changes to body fat levels in humans are caused by changes to energy balance. In this regard increasing energy intake and decreasing energy expenditure, creates a positive energy balance and this … Continue reading →

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L-Tyrosine and Stress

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, that is a precursor to the catecholamine neurotransmitters. When consumed l-tyrosine can cross the blood brain barrier, where it can be converted to adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine. Supplemental l-tyrosine has been shown to increase … Continue reading →

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