Monthly Archives: September 2023

Shilajit: Cognitive Effects

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Shilajit, also known as salajit, shilajatu, mimie, or mummiyo is a black powder that excudes from rocks in high mountain regions. A number of organic substances in shilajit have been identified including the compound called fulvic acid, which may give … Continue reading →

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The Beneficial Effects of Glycine

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

G;ycine is the smallest and simplest of the amino acids and the only proteinaceous amino acid not to display chriality. Glycine has a number of functions in humans aside from its use in forming proteins and these include the synthesis … Continue reading →

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Branched Chain Amino Acids and Brain Function

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Branched chain amino acids are amino acids with a structure that contains a branch. In this regard they are structurally unique amongst the amino acids. Branched chain amino acids are found in high concentrations in skeletal muscle and their main … Continue reading →

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Aphrodisiac Properties of Eurycoma longifolia

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (E. longifolia) is a traditional herb that is considered to possess aphrodisiac properties. For this action to occur the herb must be consumed, although bioavailability of some of the phytochemicals within the herb may be poor. Many studies … Continue reading →

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Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): Reproductive Function

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a herb that is sometimes called Malaysian ginseng on account of its similar properties to Panax ginseng. Evidence suggests that Tongkat Ali has a number of biochemical effects in humans that include a significant ability … Continue reading →

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Niacin and Paresthesia

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Niacin is a B vitamin that can be taken in high amounts to reduce plasma cholesterol. When used for this purpose, niacin is highly effective. However, niacin also causes paresthesia as a side effect and this describes a flushing or … Continue reading →

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β-alanine and Paresthesia

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Robert Barrington

β-alanine is a supplement that may have particular effects beneficial in resistance training on account of its ability to raise muscle concentrations of carsosine. Carnosine acts as a significant buffer to reductions in pH during intense exercise and this is … Continue reading →

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Coleus forskohlii

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Coleus forskohlii is a plant that is indigenous to India. The plant is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for a number of ailments including eczema, asthma, psoriasis, cardiovascular disorders and hypertension. The main physiological effects of Coleus … Continue reading →

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L-Arginine and L-Lysine: Growth Hormone

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-arginine and L-lysine administration may have some interesting physiological effects. In particular, 1200 mg of L-arginine in combination with 1200 mg of L-lysine caused a significant release of pituitary somatotrophin and insulin in one study when administered intraveneously. This effect … Continue reading →

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L-Carnitine and N-acetyl-cysteine for Reproductive Health

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine and the closely related acetyl-L-carnitine are both important components of cellular respiration. In these roles they are required for the transport of fatty acids (actually acyl CoA) into the mitochondria in order to allow beta oxidation and energy release … Continue reading →

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