Source: Consequences of Calcium Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group The rumors are true, getting enough calcium is a mandatory prerequisite to having healthy teeth and bones. There are other factors involved, but adequate calcium levels are definitely a large part of the equation. When you lack sufficient levels of calcium, your body will extract it from … Continue reading Consequences of Calcium Deficiency
New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Source: New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Perhaps the most misguided health advice given by many well-meaning health enthusiasts and government agencies in the past 25 years is to avoid direct sunlight exposure. While it is true that excessive sun exposure can increase unfavorable results in one’s … Continue reading New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Source: Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels by Dr. Edward Group Iron deficiency knows no borders—it’s common throughout the world and in all economic classes. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 30% of the world’s population has an iron status that is considered below normal. This may seem like a wildly inflated … Continue reading Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
Source: Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks? by Dr. Edward Group Authors of a new study [1] have concluded that males with a low level of Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, are more likely to suffer a heart attack.There are a variety of clinical studies showing that the death rates attributed to cardiovascular diseases … Continue reading Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Malnutrition is a common side effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The damage Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases inflict upon the intestinal tract makes it nearly impossible for proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires to thrive. More than a million people are believed to suffer from IBD in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency
Source: 5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Antioxidants have an enormously positive impact on our health but rarely does anyone specifically cite the significance of selenium, a powerful nutrient that double up as an antioxidant. Its positive impact on the immune system, brain health, and reproductive system is something that doesn’t get … Continue reading 5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency
Expert: 50% of the World’s Population Deficient in Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential part of a healthy diet. The human body needs relatively large quantities of it in order to maintain bone density and metabolism, as well as general organ health. The impact it has on the body’s overall well-being cannot be overstated. Over time, vitamin D deficiency doesn’t just weaken bones, it … Continue reading Expert: 50% of the World’s Population Deficient in Vitamin D
Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
Source: Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Iodine deficiency is a global health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over 2 billion people may be iodine deficient, with up to 50 million of them suffering from serious symptoms of iodine deficiency, such as brain damage[1]. Once a rare problem in the Western world, this … Continue reading Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group Despite the positive discoveries related to the benefits of vitamin D, a number of questions remain. Many experts are still unsure as to the extent vitamin D deficiency plays in disease development. [1] Many experts also disagree on whether or not supplementation or sun … Continue reading Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group The sun is both loved and feared, and many people either worship its life-giving warmth or shun it altogether. As fear of skin cancer related to UV exposure became widespread, individuals around the globe began shying away from natural sunlight. Many skin cancer campaigns … Continue reading Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 