Category Archives: Fatty Acids

The Temporal Component of Food

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Unless considerable time and effort is spent learning about nutrition, the superficial viewpoint will never fully uncover the secrets it possesses. One great example of this is how the nutritional component within foods change over time. Looking at a particular … Continue reading →

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Lipid Metabolism

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Acetyl-L-carnitine has some interesting physiological benefits which include physical performance and cognitive enhancing effects. Oral acetyl-L-carnitine increases blood levels of L-carnitine significantly showing it is bioavailable. Acetyl-L-carnitine is hydrolysed partially in the gut enterocytes. One problem associated with ageing is … Continue reading →

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Aspartate, Asparagine, and Carnitine Supplementation

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Aspartate, asparagine, and carnitine have been investigated for their beneficial effects on exercise. Aspartate and asparagine are precursors to oxaloacetate which may play a role in fatty acid oxidation via the citric acid cycle. In addition, carnitine is important for … Continue reading →

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The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplements on Weight Loss

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a nutrient factor that is present in the diet but also synthesised by cells. One of the functions of L-carnitine is to shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised to produce energy. Some evidence suggests … Continue reading →

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipid Metabolism

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Fat: A Large Group Of Dietary Chemicals

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Eating a high quality diet can be a relatively straightforward endeavour, and many people understand the constituents of a healthy diet. Many people over complicate nutrition and this leads to a certain level of confusion in most cases. I would … Continue reading →

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What Do You Mean By Dietary Fat?

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fatty Liver Disease: The Role of Toxins

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Cooking With Fats

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Do Fatty Acids Decrease Insulin Sensitivity?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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