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What Is Sublingual B12?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in energy and red blood cell production, protects DNA, supports cardiovascular and bone health, and is absolutely necessary for memory and overall mental health. The concern is, your body doesn’t absorb vitamin B12 too...
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your health, but many people don't know just how important it is. Almost all of us at one point or another have experienced low vitamin D levels, whether we have realized it or not....
Study: More Vitamin B in Mother’s Diet Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer in Offspring
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Few experts question the influence a mother's diet can have on her children's long term physical health. Yet, many believe this effect is mostly sociological, limited to positive or negative role modeling, and the development of general dietary habits later...
9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Folate, or vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins. You may also be familiar with folic acid as a form of folate; folic acid is the synthetic version used for food fortification and supplements. Folate is important because it...
What Is Shilajit?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
From deep within the Caucasus and Himalayan mountains, Shilajit (pronounced shi-lah-jeet) is a naturally occurring substance that’s rich in beneficial nutrients. Although it’s somewhat unknown today, it is still prominent in many natural health practices, including Ayurveda. This blackish, smooth...
What Is Lucuma? - Health Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beloved by the Incas, lucuma is a super nutritious Peruvian fruit that contains beta carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium, and protein. Its maple-like taste makes it a sweet addition to smoothies, baked goods, and even ice cream. Viewed as...
Is Vitamin C Really as Effective as Exercise?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to encouraging good health, it's hard to beat exercise. Hundreds of health benefits are associated with physical activity, ranging from weight loss to mood support. Even if you are eating a 100% organic, raw vegan diet, without...
Vegan Diet and the Effects on Blood Formation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vegans follow one of the healthiest diets out there, but poor planning could have a negative effect on blood formation. Since many would argue blood is one of the most important things in the body, it’s crucial that you keep...
The 6 Best Vegan Supplements
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As a vegan, making sure you get adequate nutrition is very important. Since many vitamins and minerals are more readily available from animal sources, it’s important to know how taking certain supplements could affect your health. Fortunately, a vegan diet...
What Is Hydroxocobalamin?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cobalamin is another name for vitamin B12, an essential nutrient necessary for proper metabolism and energy production. Hydroxocobalamin is a chemical compound with a similar structure to vitamin B12. Even though the human body doesn't produce hydroxocobalamin, bacteria in the...
Vitamin B12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin B12 is a lot like a key, opening up doorways that lead to an array of metabolic, cellular processes. Like a key, vitamin B12 is unique among all other vitamins in both structure and function. Plants, animals, and fungi...
Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren't receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We're modern-day cavemen, trapped in...
