Study finds BMI, fat mass, and risk of metabolic syndrome decreased with increasing serum magnesium levels Key Points Magnesium deficiency has been shown to contribute to many disease conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes...
You’ve just received your omega-3 results – now what? Here are some tips on what to do with your omega-3 results and how to choose the supplements best for you… Measuring your omega-3 status...
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...
You’ve got your result, but now what? Use this information to help guide you through your next steps to achieving and maintaining your target vitamin D level. In our previous post, we focused on...
These markers can be utilized for achieving and maintaining better health. Measure them to know your status today, and learn what steps to take to improve them, and your health, this year! It’s the...
Help fight vitamin D misinformation and the harm that can result from articles such as the recent Forbes piece “No, You Still Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements!” Several participants have emailed us since Forbes...
The GrassrootsHealth panel of scientists recommends a vitamin D level between 40-60 ng/ml; what happens when higher levels are maintained? Bob is a long-time participant in the GrassrootsHealth D*action project who recently emailed to...
Many of us can easily become vitamin D deprived, especially during the winter… here’s how you can prevent it from happening and leading to long-term side effects of vitamin D deficiency A recent article...
Could you be taking a fish oil supplement that does not provide nearly enough omega-3s EPA and DHA to benefit your health? Key Points Getting enough omega-3s, primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid...
For good reason! These studies provide strong evidence that our brain needs higher amounts of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to stay healthy… Key Points Previous research has demonstrated important roles of both...