Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly

Source: Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly by Dr. Edward Group Dietary zinc is a widely used essential mineral that is commonly found in a wide range of foods, over-the-counter health products and supplements. There’s a large body of scientific evidence which suggests that consuming the adequate amount of zinc daily helps supports … Continue reading Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly

How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing?

Source: How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing? by Dr. Edward Group Over 30 million people in the United States live with a liver-related health concern.[1] Typical Western diets filled with toxins like sugar and alcohol certainly don’t help. In fact, severe liver conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are on the rise in the United States.[2] If your … Continue reading How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing?

What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein?

Source: What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein? by Dr. Edward Group Although many proteins are animal or dairy based, alternative, vegetable based sources of protein exist for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, or otherwise restricted diets. Some of these include pea protein, hemp protein, and even strawberry protein. One of the best forms is a … Continue reading What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein?

What’s the Best Instant Laxative for Quick Relief?

Source: What’s the Best Instant Laxative for Quick Relief? by Dr. Edward Group Going number two probably isn’t something you think much about, but when not going becomes physically uncomfortable, it’s at the forefront of your thoughts. When you’re faced with occasional constipation and need relief fast, you probably head to the pharmacy. Unfortunately, many over-the-counter … Continue reading What’s the Best Instant Laxative for Quick Relief?

The Health Benefits of Xylanase

Source: The Health Benefits of Xylanase by Dr. Edward Group Xylanase (pronounced zy-lan-ase) is an naturally-occurring enzyme commonly found in microbes and fungi that can play a vital role in human digestion. Scientifically speaking, it is an enzyme that breaks down a type of fiber known as hemicellulose by converting one of its components (beta 1,4 … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Xylanase

The Health Benefits of Protease

Source: The Health Benefits of Protease by Dr. Edward Group Protease (also known as a proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase) is a type of enzyme that functions mainly to help us digest different kinds of proteins. They break down the bonds by a process known as hydrolysis and convert proteins into smaller chains called peptides or … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Protease

Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Source: Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group There’s a lot of confusion out there about what makes a good probiotic, so let’s take a closer look at one of the most important around: Bifidobacterium bifidum. This bacterial strain is one of the most popular, commonly added to commercial yogurts and probiotic supplements. Its … Continue reading Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Source: Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Ten years ago, the thought that microorganisms in your body could lead to a mind-blowing list of benefits might have sounded farfetched. Our greater understanding of probiotics has paved the way for a wider use of good bacteria in modern health approaches. With so many strains of … Continue reading Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Source: Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of probiotics are numerous, but did you know different bacterial strains provide different benefits? While all of them are helpful for digestion, not all probiotics are equal. This fact has led to a lot of confusion. Let’s clear up a few questions and take … Continue reading Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

Strawberries: The Superfruit that Lowers Bad Cholesterol and Promotes Good Health

The October issue of Nutrition Journal contains a study that reveals the cholesterol-lowering power of strawberries. Women with at least three features of metabolic syndrome were given a daily beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder. Following the four-week testing period, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels dropped an average of five and six percent, respectively, and … Continue reading Strawberries: The Superfruit that Lowers Bad Cholesterol and Promotes Good Health