Category Archives: Weight Loss

The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplements on Weight Loss

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a nutrient factor that is present in the diet but also synthesised by cells. One of the functions of L-carnitine is to shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised to produce energy. Some evidence suggests … Continue reading →

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Does A Vitamin C Deficiency Reduce Fat Oxidation?

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin C plays a role in the maintenance of correct body weight. One reason for this is that vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of carnitine, a molecule that is necessary for the oxidation of fatty acids. A deficiency … Continue reading →

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Fat Loss: Is Exercise Necessary?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Weight loss, actually fat loss, is an often misunderstood art. The general conception appears to be that exercise is required on some level in order to produce significant weight loss from the obese state. However, this may not be the … 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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Does Vitamin C Supplementation Accelerate Fat Loss?

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin C is an essential dietary component in humans. This means that without adequate supply, disease and death are assured. An outright deficiency of vitamin C is rare, but suboptimal intakes of the vitamin are reasonably common. Sub-optimal intakes can … Continue reading →

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Calorie Counting: More Evidence It Does Not Cause Weight Loss

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Calorie counting is the belief that the amount of calories (energy) consumed is the main driver of weight change. People who succumb to the calorie counting myth suggest that weight gain is simply a result of a positive energy balance, … Continue reading →

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Berberine for Weight Loss

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Saffron for Weight Loss

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Mechanisms of Weight Loss

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Top Three Foods That Won’t Make You Fat: Vegetables, Dairy and Protein

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Many foods are fattening and can cause considerable weight gain in those that regularly consume them. The antidote to this weight gain, is to eat foods that prevent weight gain. Vegetables have been shown to have a number of beneficial … Continue reading →

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