Monthly Archives: August 2023

The Pharmacological Effects of Raspberry Ketones

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Raspberry ketones are a group of phenolics found in raspberry fruits. They are also present in kiwi fruit, peaches and apples, and are available as dietary supplements. Raspberry ketones have a number of therapeutic effects in humans and animals and … Continue reading →

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Does Bread Make You Fat?

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Many people find that when they stop eating bread they lose weight, and this leads to the question of how bread could cause weight gain? Certainly in some individuals bread does not cause weight gain as bread has been a … Continue reading →

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Is Fructose Really That Bad?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fructose is considered detrimental to health because evidence shows it is a significant cause of insulin resistance. In particular fructose consumption can decrease insulin sensitivity within a few weeks, as demonstrated by animal and human studies. However, fructose is present … Continue reading →

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Glycine and Cysteine for Glutathione Synthesis?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Cellular glutathione levels are associated with health. As people age their glutathione levels drop and this is associated with increased mortality. That is not to say that low levels of glutathione are the cause of mortality, but higher levels are … Continue reading →

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Taurine Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Taurine supplements have been shown to have a number of health effects relating to the nervous system and cardiovascular system. This may relate to the ability of taurine to regulate cell osmolarity and thereby affect cell hydration. One physiological function … Continue reading →

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Taurine: Not Essential, But Important

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Taurine is a non-proteinaceous amino acid that has no essential function in humans because it can be synthesised endogenously. However, the availability of taurine to the cell through its own synthetic processes does not mean that taurine supplements are not … Continue reading →

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Ephedrine: Thermogenic or Appetite Suppressant?

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Ephedrine has been shown to have beneficial fat loss properties. These properties have been evidenced to be enhanced in the presence of other compounds including green tea, caffeine, capsaicin and aspirin. The mechanism of action for ephedrine has been evidenced … Continue reading →

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Synephrine: Pharmacological Effects

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is a protoalkaloid found in the Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) and other citrus species. Synephrine has been popular as a weight loss supplement because some evidence suggests that it might play a role in the oxidation of fat. Synephrine … Continue reading →

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Free Form versus Bonded Amino Acids

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Amino acids are required for a number of functions in humans. The main role of amino acids is in the formation of protein, and in this regard amino acids are able to bond together and form long chains. These proteins … Continue reading →

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Glycine for sleep

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Glycine is a non-isomeric non-essential amino acid with a sweet taste. Glycine can be synthesised endogenously in the peripheral and central nervous system. Evidence suggests that 3 grams of glycine prior to sleep can significantly improve the quality of the … Continue reading →

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