Monthly Archives: July 2017

How Does Genistein Prevent Cancer?

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamin E Forms in Blood Reflect Intake

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is available in both a natural and synthetic form. The natural form is derived from plants, and is synthesised precisely by metabolic pathways containing specific enzymes. This creates a form of alpha tocopherol designated as RRR-α-tocopherol. Vitamin E … Continue reading →

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Amino Acids For Liver Function

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that can develop from overconsumption of fructose. Fructose is absorbed from the small intestine and is processed in the liver through the de novo lipogenesis pathway. The resulting fatty acids can build … Continue reading →

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More On Iron Bioavailability

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Iron deficient anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the World at present. Iron deficiency anaemia is interesting because it affects populations in both industrialised and developing nations. The sources of iron in these locations can be different, with … Continue reading →

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The Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: Cardioprotection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two fatty acids to be present in their diet. These fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) belong to the omega-3 and omega-6 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. A daily … Continue reading →

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Go Nuts: Almonds for Cardioprotection

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington

True tree nuts (note peanuts are legumes) have been shown to have a number of health benefits when consumed regularly. In particular, nuts are a rich source of antioxidant nutrients, and these are concentrated in the nuts to protect the … Continue reading →

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Casein and Dietary Fat Interactions

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants in Human Blood

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamin C To Treat Depression and Anxiety?

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More Roles For Creatine? What About Homocysteine Regulation?

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Creatine is a popular dietary supplement. Creatine monohydrate supplements, usually taken as a powder, increase skeletal muscle stores of creatine, and this in turn increases the total cellular capacity to resynthesise phosphocreatine during intense short duration exercise. Creatine is synthesised … Continue reading →

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