November 10, 2012
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August 15, 2012
There are two types of triglycerides, these are known as long chain triglycerides and medium chain triglycerides. A triglyceride is an ester ( chemical compound ) derived from glycerol and the molecules of three fatty acids and is the main constituent of vegetable oil and animal fats. Triglycerides play an important part in the metabolism of energy sources and are transporters of dietry fats. They can be signalled by the hormone glucagon, enabling them to breakdown via the hor...
January 26, 2012
Brown fat (brown adipose tissue) is one of the two types of fat (the other is white fat) found in the body. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a specialized tissue whose function is to produce heat; it is found in the upper back, on the side of the neck, between the collar bone and the shoulder and along the spine, all in very small amounts. BAT is more prevalent in slim people rather than obese people and the young have more than the old. It is metabolically highly active opposed to white fat, wh...
July 21, 2011
Green tea comes from the leaves of the flowering plant Camellia Sinensis, which is native to China, South and South-East Asia. References to green tea in Chinese literature date back some 5000 years and its world wide consumption is second only to water. The purpose of this article is to explore the magical health benefits of this drink, which has been dubbed 'The Elixir Of Life' and to compile the scientific evidence which elevates these benefits from myth to reality.
Legend has it tha...
July 13, 2011
There are countless weight loss products on the market, all of whom claim to be the best, the most effective and even to contain patent pending propietary blends! At first glance all this can sound really impressive, especially when you contemplate that those with patent pending blends must have developed something so unique and effective, that they are prepared to go through all the expenses and complexities of the extremely laborious patenting process. In reality most ar...
July 05, 2011
When purchasing a protein product it is important you understand what you are actually getting for your money. Most brands will blind you with science, putting emphasis on trade marked super protein complexes. This is all very well if they are going to give you a break down of these complexes, showing amounts for each ingredient, but they don't. The reason for this is because although the various protein combinations sound great, the relatively tiny amounts of each different prote...
May 16, 2011
These are enzymes (proteins which increase or decrease the rate of a chemical reaction) that breakdown the macronutrients we eat in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. They are found in saliva, the stomach, the intestinal secretions and pancreatic juices.
Not everyone’s digestive system is totally efficient in breaking down foods and converting them to energy – this is where digestive enzyme supplementation comes into force. An athlete’s diet tends to be protein rich and in ord...
May 16, 2011
EFA’s are fatty acids that the body must ingest as they are required for biological processes and general health. They are called essential because the body cannot synthesise them alone and unlike other fatty acids they are used only as fuel. EFA’s improve nutrient use as well as establishing and controlling cellular metabolism. They provide the raw materials that help in the control of blood pressure, blood clotting, inflammation, body temperature and other body functions. EFA’s support the ...
May 16, 2011
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, which helps regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin tells cells to absorb glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle. It also enables the cells to absorb fatty acid and amino acids, while also preventing cells from breaking these down.
The primary function of Insulin is to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels. This function is important as high glucose levels can be dangerous and can cause lasting...
April 09, 2011
It is generally accepted that men should have less than 18% body fat and women less than 23%, the extra 5% in women is essential fat required for child bearing. Fat levels in excess of 35% (men) and 40% (women) can be hazardous to health. This body fat percentage is the percentage of the total body weight that is fat e.g. a person weighing 100 lbs (45 kilos) who has 10% body fat has 10lbs (4.5 kilos) of fatty tissue.
Excess fatty tissue (body fat) can be reduced by consuming...
