Monthly Archives: October 2024

Soy and Testosterone

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Phytoestrogens are a group of chemicals found in plants that may have effects on animals and human hormone balance. Fruits and vegetables are high in phytoestrogens, with soybeans being particularly rich in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens affect physiological parameters by interacting with … Continue reading →

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Cordyceps sinensis: Anti-Ageing Effects?

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cordyceps sinensis is often described as a medicinal mushroom, but in reality this is not true. Cordyceps sinensis is a fungus that grows on Lepidoptera lava, which are colloquially called caterpillars. Cordyceps sinensis is used in Traditionals Chinese Medicine for … Continue reading →

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Cordyceps

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cordyceps is a collective name for a number of species of fungus including C. sinensis, C. militaris, C. pruinosa and C. ophioglossoides. The fungus, which is found growing on particular species of caterpillars, is dried and used as a traditional … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae or legume family of plants. The plant grows to approximately 1 to 2 feet in height and it produces yellow or white flowers. Pods grow on the plant, and … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek Seeds Against Diabetes

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‑graecum) has been evidenced to be an effective preventative and treatment agent for type 2 diabetes. This may relate to the soluble glucomannan fibres that are contained within the seed that may slow the absorption of glucose from … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek as an Anti-Diabetic Supplement

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed may have anti-diabetic effects in humans and animals. For example, in one study on human subjects, newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients who were without severe complications were given  25 g fenugreek seed powder in solution … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek for Weight Loss

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a herb with a number of health effects in humans. Fenugreek belongs to the legume family of plants and like other legumes, fenugreek may have a number of weight loss properties. The fibre in fenugreek is … Continue reading →

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Forskolin: Body Composition

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Forskolin is a compound present in the Coleus forskohlii plant. Forskolin is of interest nutritionally, because it might cause cellular changes to cyclic AMP levels, and this may change cellular metabolism to cause an increase in fatty acid oxidation. These … Continue reading →

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