Category Archives: Fatty Acids

De Novo Lipogensis and Insulin Resistance

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Saturated Fat and Health

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The role of saturated fat in health has been distorted from the original observations within the scientific literature. Saturated fat has been implicated as a disease causing agent, and this is really at odds with the data from peer review … Continue reading →

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How Do Almonds Make Healthy Rats?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Nut have been extensively investigated for their health effects in both humans and animals. Evidence suggest that consumption of nuts has a number of protective effects against disease. In particular nuts appear to have protective effects against cardiovascular disease. However, … Continue reading →

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High Protein Diets Lower Liver Fat

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Insulin Sensitivity Paradox

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insulin sensitivity describes the efficiency of cells to transport extracellular glucose across their cell membranes to the interior of the cell. This glucose is then used as a source of energy in respiration, or to synthesise other compounds for storage. … Continue reading →

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Caffeine and Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fat Intolerance and Inflammation

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic dysfunctions characterised by central and peripheral insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition whereby the cells of the body become insensitive to the action of insulin and as a result less of … Continue reading →

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Malonyl-CoA: Pivotal In Insulin Resistance?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Malonyl-CoA is an intermediate in the de novo synthesis of fatty acids. Stimulation of the de novo lipogenesis pathway therefore increases the production of malonyl-CoA. Malonyl-CoA is an important intermediate in this pathway because it allosterically inhibits a number of … 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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Free Fatty acids and Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insulin resistance is thought to be a primary contributory factor in the development of obesity. Evidence supports the contention that increased accumulation of free fatty acids in tissues, as typified by elevated blood levels, are a significant contributory cause of … Continue reading →

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