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
Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More
Source: Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More by Dr. Edward Group Biotin is a B-complex vitamin required by every cell in the body. B vitamins are a class of chemically distinct vitamins that help your body process food into energy. Also known as vitamin H, coenzyme R, and vitamin B7, biotin helps the body metabolize … Continue reading Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More
Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth?
Source: Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth? by Dr. Edward Group Like other B vitamins, biotin is an essential nutrient that’s almost inexplicably important. It helps the body break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.[1] It is a cofactor in many enzyme-driven metabolic reactions.[2] And, because biotin deficiency can lead to hair loss (and other effects like … Continue reading Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth?
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
Quinoa vs. Brown Rice: Which One is Better?
Source: Quinoa vs. Brown Rice: Which One is Better? by Dr. Edward Group Is quinoa a healthier option than brown rice? As more supermarkets begin lining their shelves with this ancient, grain-like seed, consumers are asking this very question. Quinoa, a complete protein seed that resembles a cross between couscous and short-grain rice, is a popular … Continue reading Quinoa vs. Brown Rice: Which One is Better?
The Health Benefits of Avena Sativa (Oats)
Source: The Health Benefits of Avena Sativa (Oats) by Dr. Edward Group Avena sativa is the name for the common oat, a common ingredient in many common foods. Oats are grown around the world and are a dietary staple for many, many people and with good reason. Oats are very nutritionally sound and are a “good … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Avena Sativa (Oats)
The 7 Best Foods for Energy
Source: The 7 Best Foods for Energy by Dr. Edward Group Adequate energy is directly related to adequate nutrition and adequate rest. If your energy levels are low, don’t reach for an energy drink, the best approach is to start with your diet. Some of the most basic and readily available foods provide nutrients that are … Continue reading The 7 Best Foods for Energy
The Health Benefits of Quinoa
Source: The Health Benefits of Quinoa by Dr. Edward Group Quinoa is a crop that’s primarily grown in Peru. It’s often described as a grain although, technically, is not one and is actually more closely related to spinach and beets. It’s grain comparisons, however, are the result of its edible seeds, which are milled and used … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Quinoa
Will Onions Help Fight the Flu?
Source: Will Onions Help Fight the Flu? by Dr. Edward Group What centuries of grandmothers have instinctively known is now being confirmed by everyone from modern scientists to naturopathic doctors. Onions may have the ability to ward off and relieve symptoms of the common flu. And in a world where, according to the CDC, many Americans … Continue reading Will Onions Help Fight the Flu?
The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet
Source: The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet by Dr. Edward Group The importance of a kidney cleansing diet cannot be overemphasized. Flushing out your kidneys keeps them functioning at their best. Healthy kidneys are essential to a variety of body functions. Your kidneys help detoxify Your blood by removing toxic compounds and passing them out … Continue reading The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet
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