Source: 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics–by decreasing bacteria–are responsible for … Continue reading 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
Study: Probiotics May Help Protect Infants From Respiratory Illness
Source: Study: Probiotics May Help Protect Infants From Respiratory Illness by Dr. Edward Group Findings presented by Finnish researchers at the University of Turku further supports the potential benefits of probiotics during the first months of life, particularly with regard to respiratory health. The scientists claim a near 30 percent reduction in respiratory illness among infants … Continue reading Study: Probiotics May Help Protect Infants From Respiratory Illness
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
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
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 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing
Source: The 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing by Dr. Edward Group If you’re looking for a powerful way to get your body in better health, consider cleansing your kidneys. Along with colon and liver cleansing, kidney cleansing is one of the most basic and necessary detoxes. Bean-shaped and located along the posterior side of the … Continue reading The 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing
7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function
Source: 7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function by Dr. Edward Group Your kidneys provide a vital service to your body—they filter waste from your blood and send it to your bladder. They also regulate blood pressure, manage water reabsorption, control the acidity in the body, and balance electrolyte levels. Considering their importance, eating a diet … Continue reading 7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function
The Health Benefits of Lipase
Source: The Health Benefits of Lipase by Dr. Edward Group Lipase is an essential enzyme in the pancreas for the digestion of fatty (lipid) substances either in the diet or as a part of normal human metabolism. It is responsible for breaking down (hydrolyzing) fats into smaller components that can readily be absorbed through the intestines. … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Lipase
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 