Crohn’s Disease is chronic irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of several irritable bowel diseases that share similar symptoms and immune disorders. The lesions that have become an identifying feature of Crohn’s Disease complicate intestinal function. This damage to the gastrointestinal tract can lead to more serious conditions. [1] The causes of Crohn’s Disease … Continue reading What is Crohn’s Disease?
What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
Source: What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail? by Dr. Edward Group I overheard a conversation the other day between one of our customer service reps and a customer who had some questions about improving their diet. During the chat, the benefits of adopting vegan dietary habits was mentioned. With that came … Continue reading What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
Source: New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group The negative health effects of BPA exposure have become regular headlines in the news. BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical found in many common products, from cans and dental fillings to cash register receipts. Unfortunately, its exposure is associated with a range of … Continue reading New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12
Source: 7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12 by Dr. Edward Group It’s estimated nearly 40% of the American population suffers from B12 levels that are too low. [1] With low B12 levels, your brain doesn’t work quite right and more often than not you’re suffering from chronic fatigue. But vitamin B12 does more than just support healthy energy levels. … Continue reading 7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12
Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12?
Source: Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12? by Dr. Edward Group You might not know it, but you owe your life to bacteria. That’s because they are the only creatures on the planet that create vitamin B-12, a vitamin you cannot live without. If you become deficient in B-12, your mental health suffers, your metabolism … Continue reading Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12?
4 Must Know Facts About Adenosylcobalamin
Source: 4 Must Know Facts About Adenosylcobalamin by Dr. Edward Group Adenosylcobalamin is a vitamin on a mission. Without this active form of B12, the human body would cease to produce energy at the cellular level. This would terminate all cellular processes and result in eventual systemic failure and, left untreated, death. Vitamin B12, in all its … Continue reading 4 Must Know Facts About Adenosylcobalamin
What Is Methylcobalamin?
Source: What Is Methylcobalamin? by Dr. Edward Group Methylcobalamin circulates through the bloodstream and is one of two naturally-occurring coenzyme forms of vitamin B12 that the body utilizes. Adenosylcobalamin is the other form sometimes used in the dietary supplement industry. The body needs B12 to convert homocysteine to methionine, protect DNA and RNA, support energy, protect nerve and … Continue reading What Is Methylcobalamin?
What’s the Most Absorbable Form of B-12?
Source: What’s the Most Absorbable Form of B-12? by Dr. Edward Group For most people, getting enough vitamin B-12 isn’t an issue. Processed foods are often fortified with cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of the nutrient. Still, many people are deficient in this vitamin because cyanocobalamin–and many other forms of B-12, for that matter–is not highly absorbable. Veganism, age, … Continue reading What’s the Most Absorbable Form of B-12?
Does the Vitamin B-12 Shot Have Side Effects?
Source: Does the Vitamin B-12 Shot Have Side Effects? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is to the human body what gasoline is to a car; without it, you’re not getting anywhere. A diet that includes meat, fish, and dairy products can provide natural sources of B-12; however, these foods typically carry a heavy toxic load. Vegetarians … Continue reading Does the Vitamin B-12 Shot Have Side Effects?
What Is Vitamin B-12 and Why Is It Essential to Your Health ?
Source: What Is Vitamin B-12? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin, which means the human body cannot make it on its own and must obtain it through food, supplementation, or, in some cases, prescription medication. Known primarily as the “energy vitamin,” this vitally important nutrient plays a role in numerous bodily functions … Continue reading What Is Vitamin B-12 and Why Is It Essential to Your Health ?
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