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Acidosis

If the blood pH falls below 7.35, the condition is defined as acidosis which may have serious consequences. The causes of acidosis are quite severe and are not caused by…

February 17, 2018 · 1 min read
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Ash

Foods contain ‘ash’, which depending on its mineral contents may be acid-forming or base-forming, having an impact on the acid-base balance in the body. Ash is the total amount of…

February 17, 2018 · 1 min read
Coconut Oil

Food sources of medium chain fatty acids

Medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) contain between 6 and 12 carbon atoms (6C and 12C). Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fat molecules composed mostly of MCFAs. One MCT molecule consists…

February 16, 2018 · 6 min read