A simplified review of how vitamin D helps to protect against COVID-19 infection and improve outcomes in those with COVID-19 Vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to increase susceptibility to COVID-19 and increase...
Many actions of vitamin C promote quicker recovery and a stronger immune response overall Vitamin C is a popular immune-boosting nutrient, well known for decades to help fight infections such as the flu and...
Researchers find significant correlation between COVID-19 cure and death rates, and population selenium status in China Much of the information we have reviewed lately has focused on vitamin D and COVID-19 disease severity, however,...
What are some of the specific roles nutrients play in immune function? The immune system is essential for health and well-being, something we are keenly aware of in the current pandemic. Over the past...
In March 2020, GrassrootsHealth started asking questions about COVID-19 on its health and lifestyle questionnaire. Participants were able to report if they had had a positive test for COVID-19 or indicate if they suspected...
Vitamin E plays several roles within the immune system, including enhancing T cell function, protecting the cell membranes of immune cells, and reducing the production of immunosuppressive factors. Some studies have found that vitamin...
An analysis of over 190,000 US SARS-CoV-2 test results shows positivity rate halved with vitamin D levels of 55 ng/ml or higher vs. less than 20 ng/ml Evidence for vitamin D and its importance...
Throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic, GrassrootsHealth has continued to share information about the importance of nutrients in supporting proper immune function for better health outcomes. Vitamin D has gained a lot of attention for...
Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in immune system function. They are incorporated into the cell membrane of immune cells, as well as many other cells, and are metabolized to eicosanoids, a group of...
Unhealthy eating patterns with lack of physical activity has a cumulative effect on health and chronic disease. Your house of health is built on four main pillars – diet, lifestyle (e.g. sleep and exercise...