Category Archives: Adrenergic System

How Does Green Tea Cause Weight Loss?

Tea is a drink that has traditionally been considered a health tonic. Modern science has corroborated this traditional belief, and many studies have provided evidence that regular consumption of tea confers a number of health benefits. The health benefits of … Continue reading

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The Thermogenic Effects of Green Tea

Tea is a decoction of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Tea comes in a number of different forms including green tea, oolong tea and black tea, with the degree of fermentation during processing determining the final product. Fermentation can alter the … Continue reading

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Herbal Weight Loss Synergism

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Caffeine and Insulin Sensitivity

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Brown Versus White Fat

There are two main types of adipose tissue in human physiology. These are designated white and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Discussion of their different physiological roles is important in any exploration of weight gain and fat loss. White adipose tissue … Continue reading

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L-Phenylalanine and DL-Phenylalanine: Differences

L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid required for the synthesis of proteins. In addition, L-phenylalanine is the substrate for the formation of the catecholamine neurotransmitters and hormones. The catecholamines are adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, and in the brain they play … Continue reading

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Coleus forskohlii: cAMP Activator

The Coleus forskohlii plant is a member of the mint family that is found naturally growing in sunny regions in Asian countries such as India, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Traditionally the roots have been used as a medicine, and … Continue reading

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Ephedra: The Best Weight Loss Herb You Can’t Buy

The ephedra species are tall plants that grow in arid regions of the World. Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) is also called Ma Huang and is the species found in Asia, whereas European ephedra (Ephedra distachya) is the form found in … Continue reading

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Do Obese Individuals Have Impaired Catecholamine Metabolism?

The catecholamines adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine are produced from the non-essential amino acid L-tyrosine through a series of enzymatic reactions that are controlled by a rate limiting step catalysed by tyrosine hydroxylase. Catecholamines are important neurotransmitters in the brain that … Continue reading

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L-Tyrosine For Stress

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