The Times of London recently published an article covering the effects of Vitamin D in children as a flu preventative [1]. Researchers at Japan’s Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo conducted the double blind, fully randomized study during the 2008-2009 winter season [2]. All said, 354 children whom participated in the study were administered 1200 IUs … Continue reading New Study Suggests Vitamin D is Better than Vaccines at Preventing Flu
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?
What Is Sublingual B-12?
Source: What Is Sublingual B-12? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 plays a vital role in energy and red blood cell production, protects DNA, supports cardiovascular and bone health, and is absolutely necessary for memory and overall mental health. The problem is, your body doesn’t absorb vitamin B-12 too well. What’s more, it’s estimated about 40% of Americans … Continue reading What Is Sublingual B-12?
The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
Source: The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group Your personal wellness and the efficiency at which your body operates is a direct result of the quality and completeness of the nutrients you consume. Complete nutrition promotes complete wellness, nutritional deficiencies result in wellness deficiencies. Energy levels and metabolism are some of … Continue reading The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
Iodine and Radiation
Source: Iodine and Radiation by Dr. Edward Group After nuclear disasters like Fukushima and Chernobyl, many people around the world have begun looking into natural ways to protect themselves from the negative effects of radiation – particularly those who reside near nuclear facilities or other problematic sites. This is an item of concern it’s better to … Continue reading Iodine and Radiation
12 Uses For Iodine (And Other Tips, Research, and Resources)
Source: 12 Uses For Iodine (And Other Tips, Research, and Resources) by Dr. Edward Group The following article will give you a better understanding of the most common uses for iodine as a supplement, as outlined by clinical research and by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Additionally, you will also learn about a simple at-home … Continue reading 12 Uses For Iodine (And Other Tips, Research, and Resources)
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
Source: Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks? by Dr. Edward Group Authors of a new study [1] have concluded that males with a low level of Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, are more likely to suffer a heart attack.There are a variety of clinical studies showing that the death rates attributed to cardiovascular diseases … Continue reading Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
What Is Hydroxocobalamin?
ource: What Is Hydroxocobalamin? by Dr. Edward Group Cobalamin is another name for vitamin B12, an essential nutrient necessary for proper metabolism and energy production. Hydroxocobalamin is a chemical compound with a similar structure to vitamin B12. Even though the human body doesn’t produce hydroxocobalamin, bacteria in the digestive tract are able to convert it into … Continue reading What Is Hydroxocobalamin?
Top Foods High in Biotin
Source: Top Foods High in Biotin by Dr. Edward Group Biotin is a water-soluble, B-complex vitamin. It’s found in all living cells and is essential for cellular metabolism.[1] Biotin is also known as vitamin H, coenzyme R, and vitamin B7. Confusingly, it is also sometimes called vitamin B8, but this is unofficial and relatively uncommon (B8 … Continue reading Top Foods High in Biotin
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Malnutrition is a common side effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The damage Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases inflict upon the intestinal tract makes it nearly impossible for proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires to thrive. More than a million people are believed to suffer from IBD in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
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