Category Archives: Triglycerides / Triacylglycerols

Soy: Does It Lower Cholesterol?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Milk Thistle and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Antioxidant, Cholesterol, Glycaemia, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Milk Thistle, Oxidative Stress, Silymarin, Triglycerides / Triacylglycerols | Comments Off on Milk Thistle and Metabolic Syndrome

Genetic Variation In Fasting Triglyceride Levels

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Genetic differences exist between individuals. We are all roughly the same internally, as we belong to the same species, Homo sapiens. However, within the normal human type small genetic variations alter the way that we respond to our environments. There … 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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Effects of Green Tea on Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fish Oils and Plant Sterols: Lowering Triglycerides

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance and this results in a number of metabolic abnormalities. One such abnormality is an increase in the de novo lipogenesis pathway of the liver. The de novo lipogenesis pathway is involved with … Continue reading →

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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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Flavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that can be generalised to result from dysfunction of the energy and appetite regulatory systems. An exact diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is difficult, but individuals with high triglyceride levels, alterations to normal lipoprotein … Continue reading →

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