8 Great Sources of Iodine
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive the right balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine. Your thyroid depends on it to function, and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that...
Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The sun is both loved and feared, and many people either worship its life-giving warmth or shun it altogether. As fear of skin cancer related to UV exposure became widespread, individuals around the globe began shying away from natural sunlight....
Does the Vitamin B12 Shot Have Side Effects?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin B12 is to the human body what gasoline is to a car; without it, you're not getting anywhere. A diet that includes meat, fish, and dairy products can provide natural sources of B12; however, these foods typically carry a...
The Top 10 Foods for Vitamin B12
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that's involved with a lot of important processes in the human body. [1] Food is the primary source for this nutrient, with supplements being the secondary source for some people. Vitamin B12 is structurally...
What Is Magnesium Orotate?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A quiet and unassuming mineral, magnesium – one of the least talked about nutrients – holds vital importance for human health. A catalyst in the body, over 300 enzymatic reactions rely on magnesium to happen. Magnesium can relax the muscles...
7 Common Types of Zinc Explained
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Zinc is an essential mineral that contributes to our total physical and mental well-being. It is a key player in the optimal functioning of the reproductive organs, and an important element involved in basic cellular function. Zinc also strengthens the...
Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What's the Difference?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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,...
The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Selenium is a powerful trace mineral that everyone requires for good health. Along with iodine, selenium is great for the thyroid. It supports the immune system and it's a powerful antioxidant.[1, 2] Adults require at least 55 micrograms a day...
Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Electrolytes are ionic solutions (salts), existing in nature in the form of minerals. Electrolytes are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. Since the human body is composed mostly of water, it...
What is Methylated Folate?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The human body needs folate, or vitamin B9, for several essential functions. Folate activates, synthesizes, and repairs DNA. It converts homocysteine, which you don't want too much of, into methionine, an essential amino acid. Vitamin B9 also aids cell division,...
Vitamins and Minerals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Even though they're in almost everything we eat and drink, many people aren't exactly clear what the distinction is between vitamins and dietary minerals. We're told they're important and we need them to keep us healthy, but what's the difference?...
