Monthly Archives: January 2018

Energy Flux Predicts Body Weight

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Something to Ponder?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Traditional Versus Berry Tea

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the World after water. Tea has important health implications because research suggests that drinking tea confers protection against particular diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, dementias and metabolic syndrome. The … Continue reading →

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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: The phytochemicals in jiaogulan responsible for it adaptogenic properties are  thought to be a group of triterpene saponins called gypenosides. These include a large number of structurally similar terpene derivatives including gynosaponin TN-1, gynosaponin TN-2, gypenoside XLV, and gypenoside … Continue reading →

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Eat Salt Get Fat?

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Processed and fast foods contain high amounts of salt (sodium chloride). Consumption of the typical Western diet, which contains high amounts of processed and fast foods, therefore increases salt intake significantly. The high salt intake of the Western diet in … Continue reading →

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What Is The Sodium to Potassium Ratio in The Western Diet

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The sodium to potassium ratio in the diet plays an important role in the regulation of intracellular and extracellular fluid, as well as the regulation of neuronal activity. This is why the potassium to sodium ratio of the diet is … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Good Childhood Nutrition

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Undernutrition is a serious problem in the Third World. In most developing countries, child poverty is a real concern and it is estimated that around 200 million children under the age of 5 years living in Asia and Africa fail … Continue reading →

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Fasting to Improve Mood

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Polyphenols and Diabetes

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a large group of heterogeneous compounds comprising of multiple phenolic rings. The structure of polyphenols is interesting as their molecular arrangement allows them to be effective antioxidants. Polyphenols can donate hydrogen atoms from their hydroxyl groups to free … Continue reading →

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