Source: The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes by Dr. Edward Group Whether breaking down foods or healing from injury, nearly every process the human body performs involves chemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that act as the catalysts for these chemical reactions. Every cell in the body uses enzymes for building, maintenance, and repair. The … Continue reading The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference?
Source: Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference? by Dr. Edward Group Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is among the few rockstar nutrients that have garnered national attention and research funding within the last 10 years. [1] Studies continue to show its effectiveness for promoting normal blood sugar, immune health, and positive … Continue reading Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference?
Expert: 50% of the World’s Population Deficient in Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential part of a healthy diet. The human body needs relatively large quantities of it in order to maintain bone density and metabolism, as well as general organ health. The impact it has on the body’s overall well-being cannot be overstated. Over time, vitamin D deficiency doesn’t just weaken bones, it … Continue reading Expert: 50% of the World’s Population Deficient in Vitamin D
How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet?
Source: How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet? by Dr. Edward Group How do you decide what to eat? Think about what influences your decision. Nutrition, taste, health, cultural preferences and taboos, regional specialties, availability, personal preference, dietary restrictions… advertising? All of these can play a part, but for now, let’s focus on … Continue reading How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet?
Why Nutrition Facts Matter
Source: Why Nutrition Facts Matter by Dr. Edward Group Do you pay attention to the Nutrition Facts label when you buy food? You should. It’s not perfect, but it is an excellent resource for ensuring your body gets the right nutrients in the right amounts. The Nutrition Facts label should be one of the first things … Continue reading Why Nutrition Facts Matter
What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Source: What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients by Dr. Edward Group Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by your body. Unlike macronutrients, you only need minuscule amounts of micronutrients to maintain good health. Micronutrients are essential to the production of enzymes, hormones, proteins, and other products created by your body. Some micronutrients have … Continue reading What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
Source: Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Research underscoring the importance of vitamin D continues to mount. Vitamin D was long thought to be beneficial for mainly bone health, but it turns out it’s helpful for so much more. It’s strikingly clear that vitamin D, one of the most misunderstood … Continue reading Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources
Source: Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin C is an antioxidant present in many fruits and vegetables.[1] Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C has a wide variety of uses in the body. It supports normal growth and development and helps the body repair damaged tissue.[2, 3] Vitamin … Continue reading Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources
Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
Source: Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements by Dr. Edward Group We have all heard about how important calcium is for maintaining healthy bones, muscles and nerves. We also may be aware of the role calcium plays in inter-cellular communications. But many are unaware that the common American daily diet is not offering enough … Continue reading Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate
Source: The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate by Dr. Edward Group The human body has a need for calcium. Calcium enables us to have strong bones and prevents bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis. The effects of depleted calcium levels span far beyond the scope of weakened bones.Studies done at the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 