Men who do not get enough folic acid in their diets may be more susceptible to depression, studies have shown. Folic acid is the dietary form of vitamin B9 and is found primarily in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, beans and other legumes, liver, and yeast (including homebrewed alcohol and live yeast cultures). Folic acid … Continue reading Depression in men linked to folic acid deficiency
The 4 Things You Have to Know about Pterostilbene
Source: The 4 Things You Have to Know about Pterostilbene by Dr. Edward Group While trans-pterostilbene may not be familiar, its sources–blueberries and grapes–certainly are. Like its cousin resveratrol, plants produce pterostilbene in response to injury and infection. Also like resveratrol, pterostilbene has a high level of bioavailability and offers similar protective effects. Additionally, research suggests … Continue reading The 4 Things You Have to Know about Pterostilbene
7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol
Source: 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol by Dr. Edward Group Propelled to fame as a result of a multitude of studies investigating the phytochemical properties of plant materials, resveratrol more than lives up to its reputation. This very unique antioxidant has been called a fountain of youth for its effectiveness against a variety of … Continue reading 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol
The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate
Source: The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate by Dr. Edward Group Believe it or not, consuming chocolate has numerous health benefits. This is not just wishful thinking, it is fact. However, before running out to buy all those candy bars you’ve been resisting for so long, it’s important to know all the facts because not all … Continue reading The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate
New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System
Source: New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, we may soon have better understanding why the long term use of antibiotic drugs causes secondary bacterial infections over time has troubled medical science for decades [1].The cause … Continue reading New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System
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
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse
Source: Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse by Dr. Edward Group Here Are the 5 Reasons 1. WEIGHT LOSS Did you know that a liver cleanse can help you lose weight? Many people are unaware that the liver is highly instrumental in the breakdown of fat. In every respect, the liver is just as … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse
11 Foods High in Calcium
Source: 11 Foods High in Calcium by Dr. Edward Group We all know that we need adequate amounts of calcium in our diet for strong bones and teeth. Most people associate calcium with the consumption of cow’s milk, although recent research reveals a different story. Although homogenized and pasteurized milk does have high amounts of this important … Continue reading 11 Foods High in Calcium
Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Source: Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women by Dr. Edward Group It’s common knowledge that calcium plays an important role in maintaining strong, healthy bones later in life. For women who have passed their reproductive years, this fact is especially true. But according to new research from Italy [1], there … Continue reading Research: Low Calcium Levels Linked to Osteoporosis & Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Source: Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group It’s no secret that iodine plays an important role in hormone production and has a special relationship with the thyroid. What’s less discussed is how important iodine is for women’s health. The ovaries contain the second highest concentration of iodine in … Continue reading Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 