Source: Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus by Dr. Edward Group Phosphorus is a mineral that helps your body maintain healthy bones and teeth. [1] It is essential for life and makes up about 1% of your body weight, making it the second most abundant mineral in your body next to calcium. 85% of the … Continue reading Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference?
Source: Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference? by Dr. Edward Group Not all iron is created equally, and if you have an iron imbalance, you should carefully consider which iron is best for your health. Your body recognizes the difference between heme and nonheme iron sources and will absorb each type differently. These types … Continue reading Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference?
Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose
Source: Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose by Dr. Edward Group We need iron to live. Without it, our red blood cells wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen through our blood. Iron plays essential roles in energy metabolism, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and cellular function.[1, 2] However, you only need trace amounts … Continue reading Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose
The Benefits of Lithium Orotate
Source: The Benefits of Lithium Orotate by Dr. Edward Group An alkali metal related to sodium and potassium, lithium carbonate has been traditionally used within allopathic medicine to deal with mental imbalances. There are many side effects to taking this strong mineral as the body poorly absorbs lithium carbonate. Lithium orotate works differently. Lithium orotate offers superior bio-utilization, … Continue reading The Benefits of Lithium Orotate
Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
There has been record growth in sales of organic, non-GMO food in some of the world's largest produce markets, a good thing for consumers and advocates of clean, wholesome, non-bioengineered commodities. In the United States, the value of the organic foods market in 2013 exceeded $35 billion for the very first time, an increase of … Continue reading Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support
Source: 55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support by Dr. Edward Group Manganese is a nutrient that is critical for the production of several different enzymes. Your body uses many of these enzymes to support antioxidant activity,[1] nutrient absorption,[2] bone development,[3] metabolism,[4] and the healing of wounds.[5] Like any other mineral, manganese works best when it’s obtained from natural, whole-food sources. … Continue reading 55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support
What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
Source: What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient by Dr. Edward Group Biologically, iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly. You only need trace amounts of this nutrient, but it’s absolutely vital to energy production, oxygen transportation, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and healthy cell function.[1, 2] What Is … Continue reading What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Source: Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant? by Dr. Edward Group The element selenium (Se) is a powerful antioxidant[1] and an important micronutrient that’s absolutely essential for human health.[2] Selenium deficiency is a problem that leads to a variety of serious health complications.[3, 4]Fortunately, many foods offer a sufficient amount of selenium; as a bonus, most of the best … Continue reading Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Source: New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Perhaps the most misguided health advice given by many well-meaning health enthusiasts and government agencies in the past 25 years is to avoid direct sunlight exposure. While it is true that excessive sun exposure can increase unfavorable results in one’s … Continue reading New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
Source: Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development by Dr. Edward Group You probably know that pregnant women are encouraged to take additional vitamins and minerals for the sake of their baby’s development. Folic acid, calcium, and iron have long been considered the holy trinity of prenatal wellness. But here’s one you may not be so … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 