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Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) fat metabolism
Why are MCT unique MCTs provide about ten percent fewer calories than LCTs – 8.3 calories per gram for MCTs versus 9 calories per gram for LCTs MCT are absorbed directly into the portal blood (and not into the lymphatics) … Continue reading →
How to Improve BioAvailability of Turmeric
How to Improve Bioavailability of Turmeric? From Turmeric for Health Turmeric is scientifically called Curcuma longa. It is a rhizome, kind of herb of the ginger family. Turmeric is bitter in taste with a slight evocative fragrance of orange and ginger. … Continue reading →
13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil
13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil This article reproduced from GreenMed Info While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck of vast misrepresentation over the past few years, it still rarely gets the appreciation it truly deserves. Not … Continue reading →
Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers.
Abstract The medicinal properties of curcumin obtained from Curcuma longa L. cannot be utilised because of poor bioavailability due to its rapid metabolism in the liver and intestinal wall. In this study, the effect of combining piperine, a known inhibitor … Continue reading →
Recent Developments in Delivery, Bioavailability, Absorption and Metabolism of Curcumin: the Golden Pigment from Golden Spice
Abstract Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a yellow pigment present in the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) that has been associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, and antibacterial activities as indicated by over 6,000 citations. In addition, over one hundred clinical studies have … Continue reading →
Facts about Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has unique attributes including High Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFA) content MCFA are more polar and hydrophilic than long-chain fatty acids (LCFA), therefore, they are more rapidly absorbed by the epithelial intestinal cells MCFA is soluble in water, … Continue reading →
Intestinal permeability – a new target for disease prevention and therapy
Stephan C Bischoff1*, Giovanni Barbara2, Wim Buurman3, Theo Ockhuizen4, Jörg-Dieter Schulzke5, Matteo Serino6, Herbert Tilg7, Alastair Watson8 and Jerry M Wells9 BMC Gastroenterology 2014, 14:189 Abstract Data are accumulating that emphasize the important role of the intestinal barrier and intestinal … Continue reading →
Beta Alanine
Benefits of Beta-Alanine as supported by scientific studies: Increase Muscular Strength & Power Output. Increases Muscle Mass Increase Anaerobic Endurance Increases Aerobic Endurance Delay Muscular Fatigue- Train Harder & Longer Who can benefit from beta-alanine? Weight lifters & Bodybuilders High … Continue reading →
Flaxseed oil intake reduces serum small dense low-density lipoprotein concentrations in Japanese men: a randomized, double blind, crossover study
Yuka Kawakami†, Hisami Yamanaka-Okumura*†, Yuko Naniwa-Kuroki†, Masae Sakuma,Yutaka Taketani and Eiji Takeda Nutrition Journal 2015, 14:39 Abstract Background The effects of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) on cardiovascular risk factors considerably vary between published reports. Therefore, we investigated the effects of 12-week … Continue reading →
Resveratrol and Metabolic Disease
Resveratrol and Metabolic Disease In Cancer | by Dr. Jockers | Comments { 0 } | Affiliate Disclosure Resveratrol and Metabolic Disease: Scientists have been astonished by the remarkable health benefits associated with resveratrol. This unique nutrient found in … Continue reading →
Combined resveratrol and curcumin for Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Combined resveratrol and curcumin for Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism Resveratrol is a compound derived from Japanese knotweed, and curcumin is derived from the popular curry spice turmeric. Both are well known for their antioxidant qualities. However, newer research shows that taking them … Continue reading →
Beneficial effects of inorganic nitrate/nitrite in type 2 diabetes and its complications
It seems that dietary nitrate/nitrite could be a compensatory fuel for a disrupted nitrate/nitrite/NO pathway and related disorders in diabetes. Although some beneficial properties of nitrate/nitrite have been reported by experimental investigations, long-term clinical studies with various doses of inorganic … Continue reading →
Beetroot juice: good science or great marketing hype?
Beetroot juice: good science or great marketing hype? by Alan McCubbin, Next Level Nutrition No doubt you’ve seen, heard of or tried beetroot juice as a sports supplement. It’s been around for a few years now. Mark Cavendish coined the … Continue reading →
Relationship between diet and metabolic syndrome in people with normal weight
Association between dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome in individuals with normal weight: a cross-sectional study Edyta Suliga1*, Dorota Kozie¿2, El¿bieta Cie¿la3 and Stanis¿aw G¿uszek2 Nutrition Journal 2015, 14:55 Abstract Background The results of several papers have confirmed the existence of … Continue reading →
MCT Oil vs. Coconut Oil: The Truth Exposed
MCT Oil vs. Coconut Oil: The Truth Exposed by Brian Shilhavy Health Impact News There is a lot of misinformation on the Internet regarding the differences between MCT oil and coconut oil. So let’s clearly define what each product is … Continue reading →
Tumeric for Insulin Resistance in Horses
Tumeric for Insulin Resistance in Horses by Dr Juliette M Getty Ph.D Hoofbeats Magazine June 2015 The Asian spice, Tumeric, has an impressive resume of reducing inflammation, relieving pain, protecting against brain degenerative diseases, and suppressing insulin resistance. Research has … Continue reading →