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Wheat Allergy
Wheat allergy is quite rare and is much more common in children than in adults. It is one of the common food allergies, but it can also be caused by…
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction to foods, such as milk, peanuts or tree nuts that narrows the airways and blocks breathing. Anaphylaxis requires an immediate shot of adrenaline (epinephrine) and…
Caffeine and Coffee
Does coffee cause cancer? New coffee related cancer warning in California ignores science.
The following title recently appeared on CNN News: “Coffee may come with a cancer warning label in California”. The article states that a “Label would warn customers about acrylamide, which…
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Glucose metabolism
About 20% of glucose gets metabolized in the liver, which is quite different to fructose metabolism which occurs mostly in the liver. The rest is distributed to most of the…
Coconut Oil
Is MCT Oil better than Coconut Oil?
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become an increasingly popular macronutrient in recent decades. MCTs have recently been linked to numerous health benefits, with two of the most popular products coconut…
Fat and Cholesterol
Medium chain triglycerides – all about MCTs
The unique therapeutic properties of medium chain triglycerides are not new to science. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been used for therapeutic purposes since the mid-20th century as an alternative…
Coconut Oil
MCT Oil benefits – evidence based
MCT oil or median chain triglycerides oil is an extract from edible oils such as coconut or palm oils. It is tasteless, and can be either colorless or slightly yellowish.
Coconut Oil
Lauric acid – is it medium or long chain?
This article describes some common myths related to categorizing lauric acid as long chain, and explains why it is actually a medium chain fatty acid. Medium chain fatty acids are…