Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to boost the immune system. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we assessed the combined effect of vitamin D and omega-3 nutrient...
The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) recently released its 2019 Consumer Trends Report which is a comprehensive analysis of the dietary supplement market from the consumer perspective. The report identified four important market trends for...
Recently, GrassrootsHealth presented information on cholesterol and triglyceride levels among our participants, followed by a review showing the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on triglyceride levels and overall cardiovascular health. Next, we will take...
Mercury is one of the most toxic heavy metals and exists in multiple forms including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury, and organic mercury. Potential health effects of mercury exposure depends on many factors, including the...
Almost 1500 participants have provided information about their cholesterol since the questions were added to the D*action questionnaire in April of 2017. In our first post about cholesterol, we presented information about how many...
Almost 1500 participants have provided information about their cholesterol since the questions were added to the D*action questionnaire in April of 2017. In our last post about cholesterol, we presented information about how many...
Lead is a metal from the earth’s crust that has been used in numerous products such as paint, pipes, gasoline, and batteries. With the discontinuation of lead-based paint and leaded gasoline in most countries,...
In April of 2017, as part of the D*action questionnaire completed by all participants with each vitamin D test, GrassrootsHealth began to gather information about cholesterol, with questions such as: Have you had your...
Cadmium, which is classified as a group 1 human carcinogen, is a soft, silver-white metal that is found in the earth’s crust. Cadmium can be found in the food and water supply, but in...
Copper is an essential enzyme co-factor that helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and the immune system healthy and working properly. Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissue,...