Category Archives: Skeletal Muscle

Fish Oils, Insulin Sensitivity and Muscle Mass

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Insulin sensitivity refers to the ability of cells to respond to the hormone insulin. Cells possess insulin receptors on their cell membranes and these receptors bind insulin that circulates in the blood following release from the pancreas. Once activated by … Continue reading →

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Protein Before Bed: Muscle Mass Gains

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It has been well reported that resistance training increases dietary protein requirements. This is based on the accelerated protein turnover that occurs in skeletal muscle during periods of intense exercise. Studies show that during periods of hard resistance training, protein … Continue reading →

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A Short Body Building Lesson

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Does Sucrose Accelerate Aging?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

As animals and humans age there is a slow deterioration in the efficiency of particular physiological systems. One such decline results in a decrease in the sensitivity of skeletal muscle for insulin. Insulin is the primary hormone in the body … Continue reading →

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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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Protein Builds Muscle

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Skeletal Muscle and Mortality

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Another Reason to Avoid Soy

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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DHEA and Body Composition

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex. Once produced, DHEA is readily sulphated by steroid sulphatases, and this results in 99 % of DHEA being present in plasma as the sulphated form. … Continue reading →

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DHEA And Testosterone

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone naturally present in the plasma of humans. It is also present in a sulphated form DHEA-sulphate (formed by steroid sulphatases), which represents around 99 % of the total DHEA concentration in plasma. In humans, … Continue reading →

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