Category Archives: Body Fat

Does Drinking Water Cause Fat Loss?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Top 5 Reasons Why People Fail To Lose Body Fat

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Body Weight Variation: Predicts Future Weight Gain

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More on Energy Restriction and Muscle Loss

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggest that increases in body fat are caused by a reduction in the sensitivity of the insulin system, which in turn is caused by poor diet. Low quality foods, particularly refined grain and refined sugars devoid of fibre, overload … Continue reading →

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Do Fish Oils Prevent Fat Accumulation?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Eicosapentaenoic Acid Decrease Body Fat?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fish oils are beneficial to the health. One of the effects of fish oil consumption appears to be a decrease in systemic inflammation. This may explain the weight loss effects of fish oils as inflammation is associated … Continue reading →

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Insulin Sensitivity: Endurance Versus Resistance Training

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Exercise have been shown to have particular insulin sensitising effects. This may relate to the training effect of skeletal muscle, whereby the oxidative capacity of the myocytes increases. The current model of insulin resistance suggests that the accumulation of intramuscular … Continue reading →

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Acetyl L-Carnitine Improves Glucose Control

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a non-essential nonproteinaceous amino acid in human nutrition. L-carnitine is manufactured in humans, but can be ingested in the diet, with good sources being animal flesh. L-carnitine is involved in the transport of long chain fatty acids into … Continue reading →

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Is A Low Calcium Intake Making You Fat

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Yoghurt for Fat Loss

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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