Monthly Archives: June 2017

Vitamin E: Tocopherol or Tocopheryl

The nomenclature of vitamin E is complex and therefore can be confusing to the neophyte. Eight isomers share the biological activity of vitamin E and these are alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol and alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol. … Continue reading

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Low Carb Versus Low Fat Diets

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Yet More Evidence: Skip Breakfast And Eat More At Lunch

It is becoming clear from a number of academic sources that breakfast is an important regulator of subsequent eating behaviour. In particular, studies suggest that those that skip breakfast go on to consume a greater amount of energy later in … Continue reading

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Carbohydrate Quality Determines Micronutrient Intake?

Carbohydrate, protein and fat are macronutrients that provide the energy required for daily function in human nutrition. However, this energy cannot be released and expended effectively without the presence of additional factors in the diet. These factors, micronutrients, which include … Continue reading

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The Seafood Diet

Fish and other seafoods are a good source of nutrients. In particular, cold water fish contain high concentrations of long chain fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These fatty acids are important … Continue reading

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Cheese and Meat Versus Carbohydrate: Cardiovascular Disease

The vox populi suggests that meat and dairy containing saturated fat are detrimental to the cardiovascular system. This belief is not however supported by sound repeatable science, although many erroneous conclusions from flawed studies have fuelled this speculation. The propagandisation … Continue reading

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Carotenoids as Antioxidants in Humans

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Vitamin D: Diet Versus Supplements

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The Metabolic Effects of Various Drinks

While much of the attention in nutritional circles is given to foods and their metabolic effects, drinks too can play an important role in human health. Although there are many drinks available to humans, in truth we tend to consume … Continue reading

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Tart Cherry Juice Lowers Blood Pressure

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