For years we have been told to avoid the sun due to the "damaging" effects of UV radiation. The newest research has shown that the sun's rays do much more good than harm. The sun's ability to charge our bodies with vitamin D makes it extremely powerful at minimizing free radical damage and maintaining moisture … Continue reading Vitamin D: Let the Sun Give You Healthy Skin
What Is Riboflavin?
Source: What Is Riboflavin? by Dr. Edward Group You may have recently heard about the importance of having enough riboflavin in your diet. But what is riboflavin? Riboflavin is simply another name for vitamin B2. It’s one of eight B vitamins that your body uses to metabolize fat and protein and to convert carbs into the glucose … Continue reading What Is Riboflavin?
Vitamin B-12 and folic acid prevent memory loss and improve cognition as we age
Researchers from the Australian National University have shown that essential B vitamins combat stress that results in a loss of memory and normal thought patterns that cause abnormal brain aging. Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists found that long-term supplementation of daily folic acid and vitamin B-12 promotes improvement in cognitive functioning after … Continue reading Vitamin B-12 and folic acid prevent memory loss and improve cognition as we age
Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More
Source: Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More by Dr. Edward Group While I can’t stress enough just how important all the vitamins and minerals are for your overall well being, today we’re going to focus on vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, a powerful antioxidant, and part of a family of compounds that are vitally … Continue reading Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More
5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Source: 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status by Dr. Edward Group One of the leading nutrients on the forefront of scientific research is vitamin D. Also called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is important for immune system support, blood sugar health, and energy. [1] [2] A deficiency in this essential macronutrient is unknowingly plaguing millions of … Continue reading 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Source: Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren’t receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We’re modern-day cavemen, trapped in our offices and homes, rarely ever exposing … Continue reading Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
Source: Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease by Dr. Edward Group There are plenty of good reasons to make sure your body gets enough vitamin D. Most people associate it with calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones and healthy, better-looking hair. Others think of it as a way to … Continue reading Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
10 Foods High in Vitamin D
Source: 10 Foods High in Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Although we can find many foods in the supermarket that have been fortified with a synthetic form of vitamin D, there are only a select number of foods that naturally contain vitamin D.Normally, the human body makes vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight is the catalyst for … Continue reading 10 Foods High in Vitamin D
Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
Source: Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin byDr. Edward Group There are five different types of Vitamin D (D1, D2, D3, D4 & D5), but D2 and D3 are the only types that our bodies can use. When something just says “vitamin D” it is generally referring to D2 or D3 (or a combination … Continue reading Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
Source: 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your health, but many people don’t know just how important it is. Almost all of us at one point or another have experienced low vitamin D levels, whether we have realized it or not. Symptoms often manifest as … Continue reading 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 