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
What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?
Source: What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad? by Dr. Edward Group Fats are a highly varied macronutrient group and they’re present in both animal and plant-derived foods. At 9 calories per gram, fat is the most dense source of calories required by the human body.[1] However, not all fats are created equally and it’s … Continue reading What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?
B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
Source: B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in the B-complex of the eight B water-soluble vitamins. This nutrient must be consumed through animal foods [1] (although supplementation may be more ideal) to ensure adequate intake. Vitamin B-12 is structurally the largest … Continue reading B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
Source: 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection by Dr. Edward Group Next to water and air, food is the most necessary thing in our lives. But beyond its status as a necessity, food can be comforting, nourishing, and supportive. It can bring people together and even provide a sense of community. I say “can” because the … Continue reading 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
15 Foods High in Vitamin E
Source: 15 Foods High in Vitamin E by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant compound that aids the body in neutralizing the harmful after-effects of oxidation of fats. Current research is even looking into the important role that this vitamin plays in stopping free-radical production, a key method of preventing the development of … Continue reading 15 Foods High in Vitamin E
7 Foods Rich in Iodine
The thyroid gland synthesizes thyroid hormones and iodine is an essential trace mineral that is crucial for the thyroid to function properly.[1] Eating foods rich in iodine ensures the thyroid is able to manage metabolism, detoxification, growth and development.The good news is that there are many popular foods with iodine, all of which are easy … Continue reading 7 Foods Rich in Iodine
Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health
Source: Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group There are many health benefits of iodine for thyroid health as well as a complex relationship. Research affirms that iodine, a micronutrient present in many of the foods we eat (in trace amounts), is key in helping the thyroid gland make thyroid hormones[1]. The body … Continue reading Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health
The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
Source: The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is a powerful trace mineral that everyone needs. Along with iodine, selenium is great for the thyroid. It supports the immune system and it’s a powerful antioxidant. [1] [2] Adults need at least 55 micrograms a day and some people consume more, depending on … Continue reading The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
Vitamin B-12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits
Source: Vitamin B-12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is a lot like a key, opening up doorways that lead to an array of metabolic, cellular processes. Like a key, vitamin B-12 is unique among all other vitamins in both structure and function. Plants, animals, and fungi do not create … Continue reading Vitamin B-12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits
Vegan Diet and the Effects on Blood Formation
Source: Vegan Diet and the Effects on Blood Formation by Dr. Edward Group Vegans follow one of the healthiest diets out there, but poor planning could have a negative effect on blood formation. Since many would argue blood is one of the most important things in the body, it’s crucial that you keep everything running smoothly while maintaining … Continue reading Vegan Diet and the Effects on Blood Formation
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 