L-Carnitine: Much More Than a Gym Supplement
Carnitine is an amino acid derivative from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine. Its key role in intermediary metabolism is the transport of long-chain fatty acids from the cytosol to the mitochondrial matrix. That’s where fatty acid β-oxidation occurs, the process of releasing energy is from fats. Carnitine occurs in two forms (D and L) that are mirror images (isomers) of each other but only L-carnitine is the active...
Benefits of Installing an Aftermarket Exhaust on Your Nissan Navara
Though new car sales have been stagnant during the last year, used car prices have skyrocketed. Aussies tend to go for reliability, value, and decent performance both at the wheel and the servo. Diesel-powered utes and 4WDs are still the option for most families and tradies, and now with limited new stock, older models are a reasonable choice. Nissan has been a popular brand, comparable to the best Japanese and European makes, with a...
LED Lighting: Brighten Up Your Home in Style
Thinking of switching to LED lighting as your main source of illumination? It wouldn’t come as a surprise if your answer is ‘Yes’, given the fact that LED lights can absolutely transform your home. Securing the proper lighting solution can instantly brighten up your living area and make it more inviting. These days, if you take a closer look around you, there’s a very high chance you’ll spot LED lights used as decorations...
Fenix Flashlights: How to Choose the Best Torch for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Illuminating the dark has been one of the most important advancements in human history. From the beginning of history, people needed portable light sources. Traversing the night is a dangerous endeavour as there are objects on which to stumble, or even worse, deadly creatures to run into, depending on where in the world you reside. One of the ways people took over the night was by making fire portable. Kerosene lamps, oil lamps,...
Leather, Suede & Nubuck Shoes: What Sets Them Apart?
Once colder weather arrives, protecting your feet is paramount. There are lots of shoes online and physical stores offer, but the key is to find the right material for the right weather conditions. For instance, no matter how appealing suede shoes are, they are not appropriate for wet and rainy weather conditions. So, what’s the best material for shoes during colder weather conditions? Without a doubt, leather, suede and nubuck...
Types of Barking Collars & How They Can Help You and Your Dog
I.The Purpose The two main purposes of a barking collar are to control your dog’s behaviour and break its bad barking habits. Be mindful, though, barking collars are not a means for punishment, but rather a deterrent to negative or unsafe behaviour. Once your dog oversteps its boundaries it will fell a slightly uncomfortable jolt, sound or spray. In time, they will associate these with bad actions and will stop doing them...
