Source: What Is Magnesium Orotate? by Dr. Edward Group A quiet and unassuming mineral, magnesium — one of the least talked about nutrients — holds vital importance for human health. A catalyst in the bod, over 300 enzymatic reactions rely on magnesium to happen. Magnesium can relax the muscles and some claim it helps with symptoms associated with … Continue reading What Is Magnesium Orotate?
Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Source: Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by Dr. Edward Group A recently published study by researchers at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico shows that dietary supplementation of calcium and other vitamins may significantly reduce the risk of women developing breast cancer. If the researchers are correct, this … Continue reading Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Health Tips: Take Control of Your Daily Sodium Intake
Source: Health Tips: Take Control of Your Daily Sodium Intake by Dr. Edward Group Your body needs sodium, regardless of what you’ve probably heard your whole life. Many “experts” have demonized this mineral because excess dietary sodium can lead to health issues, but the fact remains that without enough sodium your body’s systems will not operate as they … Continue reading Health Tips: Take Control of Your Daily Sodium Intake
The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral with a very important role in human nutrition. Many of the human body’s normal physiological functions require a small, but vital, amount of selenium.[1] Selenium rich foods are fairly common, so obtaining a sufficient amount from diet alone is not a challenge for most people. However, supplements are popular for … Continue reading The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
Eat more hummus to enjoy these six health benefits
Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern food that has found its way into many American homes. Made of garbanzo beans, lemon juice, sesame tahini, garlic, salt and olive oil, hummus is a good source of nutrition and is easy to use as a dip or a spread. Hummus is good for the heart, lowers blood … Continue reading Eat more hummus to enjoy these six health benefits
Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
Source: Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us? by Dr. Edward Group Electrolytes are ionic solutions (salts), existing in nature in the form of minerals. Electrolytes are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. Since the human body is composed mostly of water, … Continue reading Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
Confront Salt Confusion
Salt is currently considered a leading culprit for high blood pressure and other health problems. This is based on the premise that a high sodium intake creates high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, arterial, and kidney problems. Salt is high in sodium. But sodium is essential for proper absorption of other major … Continue reading Confront Salt Confusion
Orotates and Mineral Transporters
Source: Orotates and Mineral Transporters by Dr. Edward Group Whenever anyone asks me what’s the best way to take mineral supplements, I often give an answer they don’t expect, “Orotates!” The blank looks I usually get tell me that further explanation is necessary. A few years ago, Ed Sharpe wrote a long and thorough report about … Continue reading Orotates and Mineral Transporters
The Benefits of Zinc Orotates
Source: The Benefits of Zinc Orotates by Dr. Edward Group Zinc Orotate is a mineral salt found in the human body in trace amounts. Discovered by Dr. Hans Nieper, each molecule of zinc orotate is composed of two molecules of orotic acid and one zinc atom.This innovative German doctor found that this particular form of zinc … Continue reading The Benefits of Zinc Orotates
11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
Source: 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is an essential nutrient that the human body requires in order to function normally. And, like all nutrients, selenium can reach a point where enough becomes too much and it begins to hurt rather than help. Your body needs what it needs; … Continue reading 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
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