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Pterostilbene Benefits: How Can It Improve Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 27, 2019

We've all heard about the much-touted health benefits of blueberries, grapes, and other berries, but you may not have heard of the unique compound they contain — pterostilbene. What are the benefits of pterostilbene for your health? As an emerging antioxidant that's getting a lot of attention, pterostilbene is chemically related to the more well-known resveratrol. However, studies show that pterostilbene may have even more powerful effects! Resveratrol boosts heart and brain health, promotes normal blood sugar, and supports a strong immune system, but pterostilbene does those things more effectively […]

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Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 9, 2019

Most people have tried to lose weight at some point in their life, whether it's dropping a few pounds or embarking on a more significant weight loss journey. You may try to lose weight to achieve a better quality of life, improved health, a decreased risk of disease, or simply to look better in your clothes. You may have wondered whether weight loss supplements can help. The short answer is yes — but most likely, you will not see benefits unless you exercise and follow a healthy diet. The best […]

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Which Metabolism Boosters Work? The Top 7 Boosters Explained

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 28, 2018

Metabolism. We've all heard friends and colleagues complain that theirs has ground to a halt or slowly chugs along, preventing them from dropping weight. We’ve also all seen the ads and commercials for metabolism boosters — products that claim to push your metabolism into high gear and promote weight loss. Are there really foods, pills, and supplements that boost your metabolism and make it easy to lose weight? Are they a good idea? If they work, how? And who should try them? Below, we discuss which metabolism-boosting supplements work best, […]

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Vitamin B6 Benefits, Foods, Deficiency, & Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 24, 2018

The body uses vitamin B6 for brain and nervous system function, metabolic processes, blood sugar level regulation, blood cell formation, and to support your immune system. This important vitamin is found in many foods, including meat, seafood, and some vegetables. Taking B6 supplementally is generally quite safe since excess is excreted in urine; however, extremely high intake has been associated with some side effects. (more…)

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13 Foods Rich in Iodine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 8, 2018

Iodine is an essential trace mineral that helps the brain function properly; it helps your body properly metabolize the energy from food. In women, it ensures breast and ovarian health, as well. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain the iodine molecule, and these hormones regulate your body’s metabolism.[1] (more…)

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