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 ?
Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Source: Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels by Dr. Edward Group Iron deficiency knows no borders—it’s common throughout the world and in all economic classes. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 30% of the world’s population has an iron status that is considered below normal. This may seem like a wildly inflated … Continue reading Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral with a very important role in human nutrition. Many of the human body’s normal physiological functions require a small, but vital, amount of selenium.[1] Selenium rich foods are fairly common, so obtaining a sufficient amount from diet alone is not a challenge for most people. However, supplements are popular for … Continue reading The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood?
Source: The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood? by Dr. Edward Group Mustard seeds may not look like anything special but they are actually loaded with nutrients and can be exceptionally beneficial for the human body. Mustard seeds are important for a variety of reasons and it’s used all across the globe for a variety … Continue reading The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood?
How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need?
Source: How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is a hot topic in the news these days and it’s also one of the most controversial subjects in medical research. The main debate centers around how much vitamin D3, a natural “nutrient” synthesized by the body in response to sunlight exposure, … Continue reading How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need?
What Is Intrinsic Factor?
Source: What Is Intrinsic Factor? by Dr. Edward Group Intrinsic factor is the most obscure—yet most important—glycoprotein in the human body. It has only one primary function that is essential for good health. Produced by the parietal cells of the stomach as well as the salivary glands, intrinsic factor has a brief, but very important life. … Continue reading What Is Intrinsic Factor?
5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency
Source: 5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Antioxidants have an enormously positive impact on our health but rarely does anyone specifically cite the significance of selenium, a powerful nutrient that double up as an antioxidant. Its positive impact on the immune system, brain health, and reproductive system is something that doesn’t get … Continue reading 5 Signs You’re Experiencing Selenium Deficiency
What is Nascent Iodine?
Source: What is Nascent Iodine? by Dr. Edward Group Nascent iodine is a supplemental form of iodine. Iodine is an essential mineral that the body requires for normal function.[1] For nearly a century, nascent iodine has been regarded as a more effective form of the mineral than many dietary iodine forms, such as potassium iodide. In … Continue reading What is Nascent Iodine?
Red Clover Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density and Lower LDL Cholesterol
Red clover, that versatile flower little girls use to decorate their hair and string into necklaces, has been shown to be very good for big girls too. Women have a history of using red clover to alleviate the symptoms of estrogen insufficiency and help restore hormonal balance. Red clover has long been a staple of … Continue reading Red Clover Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density and Lower LDL Cholesterol
Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
Source: Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group by Dr. Edward Group The health benefits of iodine have been known for years but with the prevalence of iodine deficiency and recent radiation events like the Fukushima disaster, it’s more important now than ever before. But where does a person begin? … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
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