Monthly Archives: August 2017

Post Workout Nutrition

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at this time you should eat like a king. This may be true, but post workout nutrition is arguably a close second, and certainly provides another opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Metabolic Profiles of Meat, Fish and Non-Meat Eaters

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is becoming clear that the choice of diet made by the individual has a significant effect on health. In particular, clear differences in mortality and disease outcomes are present between those that consume a high quality diet and those … Continue reading →

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Long Chain Fats Regulate Inflammation

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Is The Western Diet Killing You Softly?

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How Much Fish Oil For Cardioprotection

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoid Supplements in Healthy Individuals: Law Of Diminishing Returns

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that consumption of polyphenols is beneficial to the health. Polyphenols are bioavailable and can be detected in human and other animal tissue, where they may exert antioxidant effects. However, … Continue reading →

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Skeletal Muscle Growth: Prioritise The Essential Amino Acid

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Skeletal muscle is stimulated to grow during the periods of recovery following exercise, most usually resistance training. However, for this to happen stimulation from the diet in the form of protein is required. In particular, it is known that certain … Continue reading →

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Multivitamins During Pregnancy

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The developing foetus is particularly susceptible to growth retardation because of poor nutrition. During pregnancy the foetus relies on its nutrients from mother by delivery from the blood supply of the umbilical cord. The nutritional status of the mother is … Continue reading →

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Severe Acute Malnutrition and Inflammation

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Severe acute malnutrition is the cause of around 500,000 deaths in children Worldwide, each year. Of these deaths, 45 % are in children under 5 years, mostly from third World countries with poor economic productivity. Even with medical intervention, once … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Weight Loss: Prioritising Training

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

If you have been reading this blog for some time you will be aware that I do not believe that intense or long duration exercise is necessary in order to lose weight. In fact, in many cases it can be … Continue reading →

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