Category Archives: Vitamin B

B Vitamin and Fish Oils: Brain Protection?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is often assumed that cognitive decline is a normal part of ageing, and to some extent this is true. However, the decline if often exaggerated considerably by poor diet and Western lifestyle habits. Evidence from populations that eat high … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B6 Mortality and Inflammation

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal) is an essential nutrients that acts as a cofactor to a large number of important enzymes in human metabolic pathways. Good sources of vitamin B6 include cereal grains, turkey, nuts and seeds, organ meat, fish and some … Continue reading →

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B Vitamin Fortification of Food

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that intakes of certain essential micronutrients are falling in Western populations. This may be a direct result of the low quality typical Western diet that is eaten by much of the Western population. In particular, the milling and … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B12 Status During Pregnancy

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin B12 is a group of vitamins known as cobalamins that are essential for cellular growth, differentiation and development. Vitamin B12 functions closely with folic acid, and both together are required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids. … Continue reading →

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Whole Grains: Cardioprotective

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Whole grains are defined as food products derived from cereal grains that retain their original bran, germ and endosperm levels. Refined grains have most of the bran and germ layers removed to leave just the starchy endosperm. As the bran … Continue reading →

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Biotin: An Important B Vitamin

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Biotin is a member of the B vitamin group of vitamins. The essentiality of biotin has been evidenced in all mammals. A deficiency of biotin results in a scaly dermatitis, and neurological symptoms, both of which are characteristics seen with … Continue reading →

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Hydrogen Sulphide and Vitamin B6

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of gases are known to function as signal molecules in animals. The role for nitric oxide as a signal molecule in endothelial cell is well established, and in this role it is able to allow the relaxation of … Continue reading →

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Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Much Tryptophan Is Converted to Niacin?

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Robert Barrington

There are a number of substances that fall into the grey area between essential and nonessential dietary compounds. Vitamin D is a classic example of this, as in reality vitamin D is a steroid hormone synthesised in the skin through … Continue reading →

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More Evidence of Vitamin Deficiencies: Hospital Patients

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamins are organic molecules that are required in the diet in small amounts for normal metabolic function. In most cases vitamins are required as cofactors for enzymes in metabolic pathways (although vitamin E and vitamin C for example act as … Continue reading →

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