Can Taking Vitamin D Unmask Underlying Nutrient Imbalances?
Our vitamin D myth busting series continues, with our last post dispelling the myth that vitamin D can become toxic when stored in fat and the myth that toxicity is a concern when taking...
Watch Out! Too Much Vitamin D can be Toxic: The toxicity debate (Pt. 2)
Our vitamin D myth busting series continues, with our last post dispelling the myth that vitamin D can be stored in our fat cells for later use and can become toxic. While it is...
Watch Out! Vitamin D Build-up in Fat can be Toxic: The toxicity debate (Pt. 1)
Yesterday, we addressed our first vitamin D myth – that, being fat soluble, vitamin D can be stored in our fat cells for later use. We have heard concerns that supplementation with vitamin D...
Vitamin D is Fat Soluble: The storage debate
We hear it sometimes, in the media and from our doctors. “You don’t need to supplement with vitamin D because it is stored in your fat cells for use,” or “Be careful supplementing with...
Magnesium Intake and Vitamin D Status May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
Several nutrients are known to have a significant effect on cognitive health. Studies have shown higher vitamin D levels to be related to a decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, and have demonstrated...
Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D
May is Sunshine Month, and during this month we will be providing important information on how to fully reap the health benefits from the sun through proper, safe exposure. While many may avoid the...
Fish Oil Supplementation Associated with Lower Risk of Death from Heart Disease
Numerous health benefits have been associated with an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, however, most people are well below 8%. Among GrassrootsHealth participants, the average Omega-3 Index is 5.8% and less than 20%...
Anxiety from Zinc and Copper Levels?
With current major changes and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are faced with increased amounts of stress, anxiety and depression. The most common class of all psychiatric disorders are anxiety disorders, affecting...
Unique Individuals Deserve Unique Health Approaches
GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute was invited to create an information piece for the USA Today March 26th focus Future of Personal Health View the Digital Version Here Download the full PDF Here Download the...
Protocol for Immune System Boost to Help Yourself and Others Have the Best Chance to Stay Healthy
Today’s post will summarize how you can help improve immune health for yourself and those around you, by taking the following actions NOW: 1. Get your vitamin D levels up to at least 40...