Subtle Signs of Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity
This video on 7 Hidden Signs of Selenium Deficiency reviews why the body needs selenium and signs that you may not be getting enough; read on for signs that you might be getting too...
Selenium Levels of GrassrootsHealth Participants (Updated 2023)
The average GrassrootsHealth participant has a selenium level in the higher end of the lab reference range – where is your selenium level compared to others? Key Points Selenium is an essential nutrient with...
Importance of Measuring Your Essential and Toxic Element Levels
What to do with your elements panel results, and next steps to take after testing your magnesium and elements levels Have you recently measured your magnesium or elements levels, or are you considering doing...
How Keeping Glutathione Levels Up Can Benefit Your Health & Your Vitamin D Status
Glutathione levels can directly affect vitamin D status, similar to magnesium. Unfortunately, many things deplete our bodies of glutathione – here’s how to help improve glutathione production to positively affect our health as well...
Important Nutrients to Make Sure You Are Getting Along with Vitamin D
Now with a new infographic to share! Here are the most important co-nutrients to support our body’s use of vitamin D (and vice versa) Key Points Several key nutrients are especially important to get...
Nutrients to Support Healthy Thyroid Function
Learn and share how certain nutrients, especially vitamin D, can influence thyroid function and health this January, for Thyroid Awareness Month! Key Points Nutrients such as iodine, selenium, zinc, B-vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin A...
Nutrients to Pay Attention to with Alcohol and Drug Intake and Recovery
Key Points Substance misuse and overdose has become a growing crisis, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic Alcoholism is the most common cause of magnesium imbalance; one study showed that the higher...
The Glutathione and Vitamin D Relationship
Vitamin D level may affect levels of the “Master Antioxidant” glutathione, known to help maintain health, protect from toxins, and promote longevity Key Points Glutathione is critical to help protect our cells from damage...
What’s Still Missing from Most Public Discussions about COVID-19
Education on basic health and nutritional strategies to help improve immunity are still lacking from the majority of public health measures taken to end the COVID-19 pandemic Key Points Key components to maintaining good...
Selenium Levels May Predict Breast Cancer Mortality and Recurrence
Study shows selenium status may be a better predictor of breast cancer mortality than several important tumor characteristics Key Points Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral with antioxidant properties, and higher levels of selenium...