Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are very rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids; vitamins E, C, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are an excellent fiber source. A high consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been linked with a decreased risk of cancer. Broccoli contains elements known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals. During chewing and … Continue reading Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
Source: Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us? by Dr. Edward Group Electrolytes are ionic solutions (salts), existing in nature in the form of minerals. Electrolytes are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. Since the human body is composed mostly of water, … Continue reading Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
Multivitamin breakthrough delivers nutrients from food, not isolated chemicals; many multivitamins now obsolete
It's one of the biggest cover-ups in the history of nutrition: Those "conventional" multivitamins sold at grocery stores, pharmacies and big-box stores are filled with synthetic chemicals that are fraudulently called "vitamins." Ascorbic acid, pyridoxine (B6), niacin (B3), magnesium oxide and dozens more... these are all synthetic, isolated or inorganic forms of vitamins and minerals that in some cases … Continue reading Multivitamin breakthrough delivers nutrients from food, not isolated chemicals; many multivitamins now obsolete
11 Foods High in Calcium
Source: 11 Foods High in Calcium by Dr. Edward Group We all know that we need adequate amounts of calcium in our diet for strong bones and teeth. Most people associate calcium with the consumption of cow’s milk, although recent research reveals a different story. Although homogenized and pasteurized milk does have high amounts of this important … Continue reading 11 Foods High in Calcium
Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Source: Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women by Dr. Edward Group It’s common knowledge that calcium plays an important role in maintaining strong, healthy bones later in life. For women who have passed their reproductive years, this fact is especially true. But according to new research from Italy [1], there … Continue reading Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Source: Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group It’s no secret that iodine plays an important role in hormone production and has a special relationship with the thyroid. What’s less discussed is how important iodine is for women’s health. The ovaries contain the second highest concentration of iodine in … Continue reading Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Orotates and Mineral Transporters
Source: Orotates and Mineral Transporters by Dr. Edward Group Whenever anyone asks me what’s the best way to take mineral supplements, I often give an answer they don’t expect, “Orotates!” The blank looks I usually get tell me that further explanation is necessary. A few years ago, Ed Sharpe wrote a long and thorough report about … Continue reading Orotates and Mineral Transporters
The Benefits of Zinc Orotates
Source: The Benefits of Zinc Orotates by Dr. Edward Group Zinc Orotate is a mineral salt found in the human body in trace amounts. Discovered by Dr. Hans Nieper, each molecule of zinc orotate is composed of two molecules of orotic acid and one zinc atom.This innovative German doctor found that this particular form of zinc … Continue reading The Benefits of Zinc Orotates
Vitamins and Minerals
Source: Vitamins and Minerals by Dr. Edward Group Even though they’re in almost everything we eat and drink, many people aren’t exactly clear what the distinction is between vitamins and dietary minerals. We’re told they’re important and we need them to keep us healthy, but what’s the difference? What Are Vitamins?Vitamins are organic compounds the human … Continue reading Vitamins and Minerals
The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
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