Monthly Archives: October 2017

Exercise Induced Energy Deficits Causes Compensatory Eating

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The current mainstream accepted method for causing weight loss is to produce an energy deficit in the individual. This involves increasing energy expenditure or decreasing energy intake such that the total energy input is lower than the total energy output. … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding: Gut Health

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Robert Barrington

A number of studies have compared the health effects of breast milk compared to formula milk. Superficially, breast milk and formula milk look similar, but subtle differences exist in the nutritional composition of the milks. The main difference in this … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D from Mushrooms

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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3 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Fluoride Intake

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamin D Synthesis in Mushrooms

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Lutein Intake: Another Marker of Health?

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Lutein is a xanthophyll found in high concentrations in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale. Xanthophylls are oxidised carotenoids, and like carotenoids, they may have antioxidant effects in animals. Carotenoids and xanthophylls are found mainly in foods … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Supplements and Breastfeeding

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The current recommendation is for adults to consume 2000 IU of vitamin D per day when adequate sunlight exposure is not available. The amount of vitamin D obtainable from direct sunlight may be in the tens of thousands of IU … Continue reading →

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Exercise Confers Protection From Fructose

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fructose is known to cause detrimental effects to mammals when consumed in excess. In particular, consumption of high amounts of fructose causes the development of insulin resistance. The development of insulin resistance is highly damaging to health because insulin is … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Terminology Overview

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Fish and Their Oils: Associated With Cognitive Protection

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are a source of the long chain fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)). These oils are important in human health because they can feed into the essential fatty acid pathways and … Continue reading →

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