Monthly Archives: September 2023

Metabolic Damage

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic damage refers to damage caused to the normal regulatory mechanisms in the cells. Metabolic damage relating to nutrition is often caused by consumption of too many of the wrong form of foods. While deficiencies of certain nutrients can certainly … Continue reading →

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Selenium and the Thyroid Gland

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed for normal metabolic regulation. Selenium has a number of physiological functions but is concentrated particularly in the thyroid gland. This may give a clue as to one of its primary functions. The reason … Continue reading →

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Beetroot Powder and L-Arginine

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Nitric oxide is an important cellular second messenger and may have a number of beneficial health effects. This relates to a number of factors that may decrease levels of nitric oxide in cells, particularly increased free radical activity. Supplements of … Continue reading →

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L-Glutamine for Strength in the Elderly

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that has a number of functions in humans. In particular L-glutamine is associated with improved glycaemic control, reduced oxidative stress and improvements in muscle mass. The latter perhaps is experienced because L-glutamine may have … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Testosterone

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone. The main role associated with vitamin D is that of calcium regulation, but as more is understood about the compounds the more roles are discovered. Because vitamin D is a steroid hormone, it … Continue reading →

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L-Lysine and Osteoporosis

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-lysine is an essential amino acid that has a number of functions in the body. Taking supplements of L-lysine in its free form may allow a number of beneficial health effects to manifest. For example, L-lysine may have some therapeutic … Continue reading →

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Can Antioxidants Protect From Bisphenol A?

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is present in certain plastics such as epoxy resins and polycarbonates. Bisphenol A is a hormone disrupting chemical and can negatively affect make fertility because it can interfere with spermatogenesis and testosterone production … Continue reading →

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D-aspartate and Steroidogenesis

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

D-amino acids are unusual because the predominant form for amino acids in humans and mammals are the L-form. However, a number of D-form amino acids are found. In particular, D-aspartic acid is an amino acid that may play a central … Continue reading →

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Is All Dairy The Same?

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Dairy foods are often grouped together, but the reality is that dairy is a disparate group of foods that can have quite different properties. When one thinks of dairy perhaps the first food that comes to mind is cow’s milk. … Continue reading →

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