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What Are Free Radicals?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 31, 2017

You don’t have to look at many health food advertisements to see how many marketing messages focus on antioxidants and free radicals. Free radicals are depicted as a cause of human aging and disease while antioxidants are the ultimate defense. Although the ad wizards sometimes exaggerate the truth, free radicals do, in fact, corrupt important molecules like DNA, and antioxidants do reduce the damage they cause. Your cell's mitochondria release energy that they obtain from molecules in your food, but they also unleash electron-stealing free radicals — like reactive oxygen […]

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Bioavailability: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 17, 2017

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 total efficiency, but that’s not exactly the case.[1] (more…)

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Best Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Growth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 22, 2016

Hair loss and thinning hair is a concern that affects many people. By the age of 35, about 66 percent of men will experience some type of hair loss or thinning. By their mid-50s, about 85 percent of men will have lost a significant amount of hair.[1] Although it’s talked about less, hair loss affects women as well; about 40 percent of people who experience hair loss are women. And, because it’s generally considered more acceptable, or at least more common in men, hair loss can be especially distressing for […]

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Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 17, 2016

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 C also assists in the production of collagen, a protein that’s necessary for healthy skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.[4] To say that vitamin C is beneficial would be an understatement. It influences iron absorption and helps fight cell-damaging free radicals.[5] A 16-year study found that regular vitamin […]

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16 Foods High in Vitamin C

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 24, 2015

Vitamin C is an important, naturally-occurring nutrient. From deterring cold and flu,[1] to rebuilding tissue, bones and blood vessels,[2] and boosting the body's ability to synthesize calcium,[3] vitamin C is something we all require on a daily basis. Studies have confirmed that vitamin C not only supports brain function,[4] but also helps you heal from injuries[5] and recover from illness.[6] A potent antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals, a diet lacking vitamin C may lead to health issues over time.[7] According to the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of […]

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