Monthly Archives: October 2017

Weight Gain is A Symptom of Metabolic Disease

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Its needs to be stated clearly. Weight gain and obesity is a disease characterised by an increase in adipose tissue. However, the adipose tissue is not the primary cause of the detrimental effects of being overweight or obese. This is … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms as a Source of Vitamin D

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Sunbeds Boost Vitamin D

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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A Simple Clinical Test For Severe Vitamin D Deficiency

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

A Simple Clinical Test For Severe Vitamin D Deficiencyitamin D is required for the correct metabolism of calcium. In this role, vitamin D coordinates with a number of other hormones, including parathyroid hormone and calcitonin, to regulate both calcium and … Continue reading →

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The Glycaemic Index: Is It The Full Story?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The glycaemic index is a system of characterising the postprandial rise in blood sugar following consumption of foods, usually carbohydrates. A reference food, usually glucose or white bread, is consumed, and the rise in blood glucose levels measured. This value … Continue reading →

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Fish oils: How Much Should you Take?

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils show a number of health benefits in humans including a beneficial cardioprotective effect. These benefits centre on the ability of the long chain fatty acids in fish to reduce inflammation. As inflammation is a driver of oxidative stress, … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup To Treat and Prevent Colds?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Iron Deficiency: Is It Affecting Your Mental Performance?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an important trace mineral required for the correct function of the haemoglobin molecule. However, as well as this important function, iron is also required as a cofactor in a number of enzymes including the hydroxylase enzymes used by … Continue reading →

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Synthesis Rates

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) is a metabolite of the essential fatty acids alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), and can be synthesised in mammals, including humans. Most human are able to synthesise small amounts of DHA from dietary ALA, … Continue reading →

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Zinc: Supplements Boost Immunity

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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