Tag Archives: Alcohol

Aspartame is Carcinogenic?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The current obesity epidemic has increased the popularity of artificial sweeteners and the food manufacturers have not been slow to expand their use. In particular, the popularity of aspartame (L-α-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester) sweetened beverages has increased in recent decades. Aspartame … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Aspartame, Aspartate, Cancer, Methanol, Phenylalanine | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Aspartame is Carcinogenic?

Fructose and Ethanol: Do They Have a Good Side?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Crystalline fructose devoid of its natural fibre, and ethanol (alcohol) are metabolic poisons that have deleterious effects on the liver (here). Because both are almost exclusively metabolised in hepatic tissue, large influxes over a short period of time result in … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, de Novo Lipogenesis, Exercise, Fatty Acids, Fructose | Tagged , | Comments Off on Fructose and Ethanol: Do They Have a Good Side?

More on Alcohol and Omega 3 Fatty Acids Metabolism: This Time Wine

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol shows favourable effects on lipoprotein concentrations because it is associated with an increase in high density lipoprotein (HDL). This has been suggested to be the reason for its beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease. However, consumption of ethanol has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Alpha Linolenic Acid, Cardiovascular Disease, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Docosanoids, Eicosanoids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, HDL, Wine | Tagged , , | Comments Off on More on Alcohol and Omega 3 Fatty Acids Metabolism: This Time Wine

Red Wine: Gut Bacteria Modulator

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is difficult to study scientifically because it is a highly complex mixture of chemical compounds, that changes composition over time and which shows variety between different wine types. However, generally research investigating the effects of red wine have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Phase II Detoxification, Polyphenols, Red Wine, Resveratrol, Wine | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Red Wine: Gut Bacteria Modulator

Alcohol Raises Plasma Omega 3 Concentrations: We Have a Winner

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol is interesting because despite its unhealthy reputation within the mainstream, even relatively high intakes are protective of disease. In particular, alcohol appears to protect from cardiovascular disease, and a number of mechanisms have been put forward to explain this … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Alpha Linolenic Acid, Cardiovascular Disease, Delta 6-desaturase, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Docosanoids, Eicosanoids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Essential Fatty Acids, Fatty Acids, Fish, Fish Oils, Flax Oil | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Alcohol Raises Plasma Omega 3 Concentrations: We Have a Winner

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The role played by the n-3 (omega 3) fatty acids in the development cardiovascular disease is interesting because while the effects of the parent compound α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) are inconsistent, intakes of its metabolites eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Cardiovascular Disease, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Docosanoids, Eicosanoids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Essential Fatty Acids, Fish, Fish Oils, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides / Triacylglycerols, VLDL | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease

Alcohol and Plasma Cholesterol

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Robert Barrington

uperficially the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease holds water as a valid scientific theory, but under closer scrutiny the hypothesis that dietary cholesterol is the cause of atherosclerosis becomes unscientific and even absurd. While proponents of the theory fight a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Lipoprotein(a) | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Alcohol and Plasma Cholesterol

Alcohol: How Much is Beneficial?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Robert Barrington

oderate consumption of alcohol shows benefits to the health. In particular, evidence suggests that cardiovascular risk might decrease with moderate consumption of any ethanol containing drink. Ethanol may be beneficial at reducing cardiovascular disease because it can increases the fluidity … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Cardiovascular Disease | Tagged , | Comments Off on Alcohol: How Much is Beneficial?

Alcohol: Improves Bone Mineral Density

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

lcohol consumption is often demonised for its negative effects. However, the nutritional sciences show alcohol consumption to fit a ‘J’-shaped curve with regard heath. At low intakes, alcohol has no effects positive or negative. However, as alcohol consumption rises, beneficial … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Bone Health, Osteoporosis | Tagged , | Comments Off on Alcohol: Improves Bone Mineral Density

Red Wine: Alcohol and Polyphenols Both Beneficial to Health

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is a complex chemical mixture of plant metabolites and ethanol, the exact composition of which is still not understood. Epidemiological evidence suggests that red wine is beneficial to the health, and in particular consumption has been shown to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Cardiovascular Disease, Immune System, Inflammation, Polyphenols, Red Wine | Tagged , | Comments Off on Red Wine: Alcohol and Polyphenols Both Beneficial to Health