Category Archives: Beta Oxidation

Carnitine Supplements: Beneficial or Not?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Carnitine is a trimethylated amino acid derivative that is required in humans for the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation. Based on this role, carnitine is sold as a dietary supplement for increasing fat oxidation (fat burning). However, … Continue reading →

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Effects of Green Tea Sports Drink

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The effects of post-exercise sports drinks on physical performance have been extensively studied. Generally, high carbohydrate and high protein drinks following exercise accelerate recovery of liver and muscle glycogen stores and stimulate protein synthesis in skeletal muscle. Addition of other … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Study on Galactose

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high carbohydrate diets are associated with weight gain when the majority of that carbohydrate is refined in nature. Whole grains protect against obesity, but refining cereals and other carbohydrates alters their digestion and absorption rates and this … Continue reading →

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