Monthly Archives: November 2024

Walnuts: Fat content

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Robert Barrington

walnuts (Juglans regia) are an important food crop as they are a concentrated source of essential and non-essential nutrients. Walnuts are true tree nuts as they are the seed of the tree upon which they grow, and they are surrounded … Continue reading →

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Pistachios

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The pistachio (Pistacia vera) is a nutrient dense food that has been evidenced to have a number of health benefits. The pistachio tree is part of the Anacardiaceae family of trees. The pistachio is not a true tree nut because … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols in Almonds

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Almonds are the seeds of drupes and are not true tree nuts. The almond is a dense source of nutrients, particularly fat, and this puts many off from consuming them because of the belief that they may cause weight gain. … Continue reading →

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When is a Nut Not a Nut?

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Tree nuts are a category of food that refer to the dry fruits of trees that are encapsulated in a hard shell. True tree nuts include walnuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts. Nuts are similar in their nutritional composition and are … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Without Vitamin E: Potential Lipid Peroxidation

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are a potential source of two long chain marine fatty acids. These fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These two fatty acids can feed into the essential fatty acid pathway … Continue reading →

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Tongkat Ali for Athletic Performance

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Eurycoma longifolia is a medicinal herbal plant that is commonly called tongkat ali. It grows in tropical regions of Southern Asia. Some evidence suggests that tongkat ali is an adaptogenic herb  and in this regard it may have certain applications … Continue reading →

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Glycine: Effects During Sleep

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Glycine is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord and inhibits motor neurones. This effect is demonstrated by the blockage of glycine receptors in postsynaptic receptors by strychnine, which causes significant tetany and convulsions from extensive muscle contractions. The … Continue reading →

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Plants with Insulin Mimetic Properties

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A number of plants have insulin mimetic effects. For example, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) contains a chemical called 4-hydroxyleucine that may lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas. Aloe vera contains a bitter … Continue reading →

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4-Hydroxyisoleucine In Fenugreek

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) seeds contain the amino acid 4-Hydroxyisoleucine. This amino acid is present in high concentrations in the seeds and may be the reason that the seeds are able to provide benefits to physical performance. The reason for this … Continue reading →

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Protective Effects of L-Carnitine on Fertility

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a molecule synthesised in humans and required for energy production. L-carnitine is used by the cells to transport fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane in order to allow oxidation and energy release. Around 25 % of the L-carnitine … Continue reading →

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