Source: Best Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Growth by Dr. Edward Group Hair loss and thinning hair is a problem that affects many people. By the age of 35, about 66% of men will experience some type of hair loss or thinning. By their mid-50s, about 85% of men will have lost a significant amount of hair.[1]Although … Continue reading Best Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Growth
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid and food-based nutrients: Three nutritional wisdom breakthroughs I’ve come to realize as a food research scientist
I've learned a lot about vitamin C over the last few years, and I wanted to share my latest findings as a food research scientist running a world-class laboratory (CWClabs.com, which is now very close to achieving ISO 17025 accreditation). For the record, I'm also the author of Food Forensics, launching this July in bookstores … Continue reading Vitamin C, ascorbic acid and food-based nutrients: Three nutritional wisdom breakthroughs I’ve come to realize as a food research scientist
Camu camu: An incredible source of vitamin C and flavonoids
Camu camu, also called camocamo and cacari, is a small tree that grows alongside rivers in the central and western Amazon basin in South America. It bears purple, cherry-sized berries which, due to their extreme acidity, are typically sweetened into jams, jellies, and juices rather than eaten raw. The berries have been utilized for medicinal … Continue reading Camu camu: An incredible source of vitamin C and flavonoids
The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
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
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
Prevent and reverse infections with vitamin C
Vitamin C benefits are well-known, including bringing support to the immune system and to overall health. This powerful antioxidant can help to fend off colds and flu. Additional vitamin C benefits include supporting the cardiovascular system and the health of the bones, kidneys and respiratory system. Even better news, vitamin C is affordable and well-tolerated by most people eating vitamin … Continue reading Prevent and reverse infections with vitamin C
High-dose vitamin C therapy proven effective
There is a double standard in Western medicine when it comes to assessing the efficacy of vitamins compared to pharmaceutical drugs. While medical science recognizes that dose levels affect how well a drug works, the same principle is not considered valid for vitamins. As a result, 75 years of physician reports and clinical studies about … Continue reading High-dose vitamin C therapy proven effective
12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
Source: 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold by Dr. Edward Group The cold and flu season is coming as we approach the autumn and winter months, bringing with it a host of chills, ills, and other problems. Highly contagious and annoyingly persistent, a cold is one of the most common seasonal afflictions. [1] Although there’s no … Continue reading 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 