Monthly Archives: August 2023

L-Ornithine and Stress

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid that is not incorporated into protein. Although ornithine is present in a number of foods, the amount is relatively small and probably nutritionally unimportant. Supplements of ornithine are available and research suggests they may … Continue reading →

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Aspartate, Asparagine, and Carnitine Supplementation

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Aspartate, asparagine, and carnitine have been investigated for their beneficial effects on exercise. Aspartate and asparagine are precursors to oxaloacetate which may play a role in fatty acid oxidation via the citric acid cycle. In addition, carnitine is important for … Continue reading →

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Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): Pharmacology

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Eurycoma longifolia is commonly known as Tongkat Ali. This herb is used in traditional medicine for a number of reasons including for fever and malaria. The fruits can also be used to cure dysentery, suggesting that it has an antimicrobial … Continue reading →

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L-Cysteine Supplements

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that can be incorporated into proteins. L-cysteine contains a thiol group (-SH) and this thiol group is responsible for the reactivity of cysteine and explains many of the biological roles it has. Because cysteine … Continue reading →

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Nutmeg Seeds (Myristica fragrans) as a Sedative

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Nutmeg Seeds (Myristica fragrans) have a number of health effects in humans and animals. One effect that has been identified is that of sedatives. For example, in an experiment on mice locomotor activity was significantly inhibited by administration of nutmeg … Continue reading →

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Lysine as a Glutamate Precursor

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Lysine is an essential amino acid in human nutrition. Lysine has a number of roles in human physiology and this may include a role in the central nervous system. One role that may relate to lysine is as a precursor … Continue reading →

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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) as an Aphrodisiac

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The Unani system of medicine is that which originates from the Persio-Arabic region. In this form of medicine, many herbs and spices are considered aphrodisiacs. Nutmeg is one spice that is considered in Unani medicine to possess some aphrodisiac effects … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek: Human Effects on Blood Glucose

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a member of the Leguminosae family of plants. Evidence suggests that fenugreek has a number of health effects in humans. In particular, the seeds of the fenugreek plant may contain a number of phytochemicals that can … Continue reading →

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Glycine Supplements

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Glycine is an amino acid that can be taken as a supplement in its free (non-protein) form. Roughly 20 % of the protein content of a human is in the form of glycine. Glycine is also the only proteinaceous amino … Continue reading →

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Alpha Lipoic Acid for Fat Loss

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Alpha lipoic acid is a chemical that is also called thioctic acid. The chemical is synthesised as part of the normal metabolism of the cell. Alpha lipoic acid has a number of cellular roles, but these roles generally revolve around … Continue reading →

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