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Zinc Orotate: Benefits for Your Joints, Liver, & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 12, 2019

We’ve all heard about zinc — the trace element that gives our bodies a healing boost and supports our physiology. But have you heard of zinc orotate? Its small size enables it to pass through cell membranes easily. This means it’s more highly bioavailable. As a result, zinc orotate is considered the best way to take this essential mineral. With zinc orotate, you get all the benefits of zinc more quickly and at lower servings: support for your immune system, heart, liver, bones, and joints, plus a normal response to […]

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Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 19, 2018

As the most common chronic liver disease in the West, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a scary-sounding diagnosis. People with this condition are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver failure, hepatitis, and diabetes. But the good news is that you can manage NAFLD with dietary and lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, most people wait until they're diagnosed with NAFLD to take positive steps to improve their health. One of the best ways to reduce the chance you will get fatty liver disease, lessen its symptoms, or reverse its […]

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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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The Best Thyroid Diet for Maintaining Healthy Thyroid Levels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 6, 2016

Maintaining healthy hormone levels can be a challenge but it is possible. Following a diet that supports the thyroid is a good place to start. It should provide certain nutrients, like iodine and selenium, that naturally support normal thyroid health. Additionally, it's important to be mindful of other types of food that can actually interfere with hormone balance and thyroid function. Let's take a closer look at how you can use the power of nutrition to support your thyroid and encourage normal hormone balance. (more…)

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Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 21, 2015

Dietary zinc is a widely used essential mineral that is commonly found in a wide range of foods, over-the-counter health products and supplements. There's a large body of scientific evidence which suggests that consuming the adequate amount of zinc daily helps supports the human body's natural immune function [1] [2]. (more…)

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