Nutrient Deficiencies Articles - Page 2 of 12

How Are Iodide and Iodine Different?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 24, 2022

Iodine is a naturally occurring element necessary for human growth and metabolic function. Its chemical symbol is I and its atomic number is 53 on the Periodic Table of Elements. It is one of the rarer earth elements necessary for life. Most of the earth's iodine can be found in the oceans. Iodine and IodideLength: 2 minutes What Is Elemental Iodine? In nature, iodine exists as elemental iodine or as an iodide. Elemental iodine is two iodine atoms bonded together. In this form, iodine should never be ingested or applied […]

8 Comments

Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 24, 2022

Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most well-known use is in radiation emergencies when it’s taken to flood out the radioactive iodine with a stable, safe iodine form. Healthcare providers also use potassium iodine during surgeries or as a topical skin treatment, and individuals may use it as a nutritional […]

16 Comments

Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B12?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 27, 2021

You might not know it, but you owe your life to bacteria. That’s because they are the only creatures on the planet that create vitamin B12, a vitamin you cannot live without. If you become deficient in B12, your mental health suffers, your metabolism slows, you feel fatigued, and you can develop heart disease, osteoporosis, and anemia. Suffice to say, it’s important you get enough and of the right type. (more…)

1 Comment

Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 2, 2020

Did you know that there are five different types of Vitamin D? There's D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5, but D2 and D3 are the only types that our bodies can use. So, when something just says "vitamin D" it is generally referring to D2 or D3 (or a combination of the two). Even more impressive, Vitamin D is one of the only vitamins that your body can produce by itself. What is the catalyst that gets your D production going? Good old-fashioned sunshine! It's the ultraviolet-B radiation (UVB) that […]

48 Comments

Top Vitamin C Benefits for the Skin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 15, 2020

When most people think about taking care of their skin, they focus on the outside — but what's on the inside counts even more! Perhaps you avoid tanning beds or wear sunscreen every day.[1] You may have a stack of skin care products at home that you use to fight the signs of aging or sun damage. Are you aware that the foods and nutrients you put inside your body make an even bigger difference? Vitamin C is one of those powerhouse nutrients for skin you should get every day![2] […]

Comments Off

Nutrition

Want to Take Control of Your Health?

Nutrient Deficiencies