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Plant-Based Supplements: The New Frontier of Supplements
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not all vitamins and minerals are created equal, and your body can tell the difference between synthetic and plant-based supplements. If you have ever taken a cheap, synthetic vitamin or mineral and failed to notice a change in how you...
Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What's the Difference?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not all iron is created equally, and if you have an iron imbalance, you should carefully consider which iron is best for your health. Your body recognizes the difference between heme and nonheme iron sources and will absorb each type...
15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Biologically speaking, iron is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient that your body requires to function properly. It helps with immune function, detoxification, and the creation of several proteins and enzymes.[1] One of these proteins is hemoglobin, a complex...
Natural Iron Supplements: The Benefits of Plant-Based Iron
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to maintain optimal health. There is a common misconception that iron is only obtained by eating meat and that iron deficiency is more prevalent amongst vegans and vegetarians.[1] Natural, plant-based iron...
What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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....
What Is Manganese? The Benefits of This Essential Mineral
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Intake Benefits Deficiency Toxicity Sources Many people know that vitamin B12 supports normal energy levels and that vitamin C can help the immune system, but what do you know about manganese? It doesn’t have the star power of other nutrients...
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...
