70% or more of all infants are not getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics Key Points Studies have found no increase in the percent of...
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
There is no safe level of lead, yet nearly 70% of GrassrootsHealth participants have detectable levels, and 20% have levels above the reference range. Here’s how to tell if lead exposure is affecting you....
PLUS “10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Periodontal Disease” Key Points Periodontitis is a common gum disease that affects 50-70% of American adults and can lead to tooth loss The health of the...
Study shows women with higher vitamin D levels at the beginning stage of labor reported less pain during labor and after birth Key Points Vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)...
Study shows inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid intake, serum levels, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) risk Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can cause problems with the menstrual cycle and...
An estimated 42% of young adults have ongoing magnesium deficiency, which could lead to several health complaints Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in over 300...
The Australian Government has officially added omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to their list of recommendations for pregnant women Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy pregnancy and baby, and are known to be...
Video Friday: Healthy Society Series: The Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Solar UVB, presented by Carole Baggerly, Joan Lappe, Carol Wagner, and William Grant It’s Video Friday! This is a video recording (includes...
What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 4: Reproductive Health) – Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body, and is essential for hundreds of processes each and every day In...