Category Archives: Vitamin D

Vitamin D from Fish Oil or Multivitamin Capsule?

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that can be synthesised from cholesterol in the tissues of the skin, and which is also present in a number of foods. Vitamin D is difficult to obtain in the diet as it is … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Testosterone

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone. The main role associated with vitamin D is that of calcium regulation, but as more is understood about the compounds the more roles are discovered. Because vitamin D is a steroid hormone, it … Continue reading →

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Cod Liver Oil Versus Fish Oils

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Cod liver oil and fish oils are two different supplements that have overlapping but distinct effects. Cod liver oil refers to the oil extracted from the liver of the cold water cod fish. This oil is high in vitamin A … Continue reading →

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The Best Supplement For Joint Pain?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There are a number of supplements that are currently available that claim to be beneficial for joint pain. Of these, perhaps the most well known are glucosamine sulphate, bromelain and ginger. Glucosamine was originally thought to help regenerate the joint … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D: Supplements, Food or The Sun?

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that is metabolised to a number of important metabolites that have a wide range of cellular effects. Obtaining enough vitamin D is important because low levels of vitamin D may damage the immune system, … Continue reading →

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Food For Cold and Damp Weather

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to cold and damp conditions brings its own nutritional considerations. One of the first considerations is that as the ambient temperature decreases the requirement for energy increases. This is because the body uses food as a source of energy … Continue reading →

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The Nutrition of Mushrooms

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi and they can be a good source of nutrients for humans and animals. In 100 grams of mushrooms there is approximately 1.5 to 6.0 grams of carbohydrate, 1.5 to 3.0 grams of protein … Continue reading →

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Nutrients for the Treatment of Thyroid Health

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The thyroid gland is pivotal in the metabolism of the organism. Hypothyroidism, or low activity of the thyroid, produces a sluggish metabolic rate which is characterised by the inability to correctly use energy to produce movement or heat. Treating hypothyroidism … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Calcium for Weight Loss?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D and calcium are two nutrients that are known to interact in human metabolism. Both nutrients are also involved in weight regulation and although the mechanisms by which they help modulate body weight are not fully understood, scientific evidence … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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