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Capsinoids: Thermogenic Enhancers?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is characterised by a reduction in insulin sensitivity. One of the main problems associated with this insulin resistance is an inability to efficiently oxidise fatty acids in skeletal muscle, something which significantly lowers energy expenditure. Capsinoids are a group … Continue reading →

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Capsinoids for Weight loss?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The Capsicum genus of plants contains a number of chemicals that are known as capsinoids and capsicum constituents. Capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin and nordigydrocapsaicin are pungent capsicum chemicals. These are closely related to three non-pungent capsinoid chemicals capsiate, dihydrocapsiate and nordihydrocapsiate, except … Continue reading →

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