Which Vitamin D Testing Option Is Right for You?

Find the Right Testing Option for Your Goals

Whether you’re looking for a simple vitamin D test or want to contribute to advancing vitamin D research, GrassrootsHealth offers two trusted ways to measure your vitamin D levels.

Both options use the same convenient at-home blood spot test and provide you with the information you need to optimize your vitamin D status. The difference is how you’d like to use your results.

Two Trusted Ways to Measure Your Vitamin D

GrassrootsHealth D*action Study

Help advance research while learning about your own health.

Perfect for individuals who want to:

  • Participate in ongoing vitamin D research
  • Track multiple nutrients and health markers
  • Contribute to published scientific studies
  • Receive personalized education and tools

CheckYourD.org

Fast, simple vitamin D testing with no study participation.

Ideal for:

  • Individuals who only want a vitamin D test
  • Gifts and sharing with family & friends
  • Wholesale prices for practitioners & retailers
  • Employers and wellness programs
  • Retailers and educators

Compare Your Options

Feature
D*action Study Research + Testing
CheckYourD Testing Only
At-home finger-prick blood spot test ✓ ✓
Vitamin D results sent directly to you ✓ ✓
Personalized guidance to optimize vitamin D ✓ ✓
Participate in scientific research ✓ —
Online health questionnaire Required Not required
Study enrollment Required Not required
Supports vitamin D research and education ✓ —
Additional nutrient testing available ✓ —
Vitamin D only testing Optional ✓
Wholesale pricing for practitioners — ✓
Best for organizations and wellness programs — ✓

Which Option Should You Choose?

Choose the GrassrootsHealth D*action Study if...

  • You want to contribute to scientific research.
  • You’re interested in measuring more than vitamin D.
  • You’d like access to additional educational health insights.
  • You want your anonymous health data to help improve public health knowledge.
  • You want to support ongoing research and advocacy.

Choose CheckYourD if...

  • You simply want to know your vitamin D level.
  • You don’t want to complete a study questionnaire.
  • You’re purchasing testing for friends, family, patients, or employees.
  • You’re looking for the easiest and most affordable option.
  • You’re a practitioner, retailer, or wellness organization interested in wholesale testing.

More Than Just a Test

Testing is only the first step toward optimizing your health.

Whether you test through the D*action Study or CheckYourD, GrassrootsHealth provides tools and educational resources to help you understand your results and take action.

You’ll have access to resources such as:

  • Personalized Vitamin D Calculator
  • Educational handouts
  • Optimization guides
  • Supplement and lifestyle recommendations
  • Retesting guidance
  • Research-based educational content

The GrassrootsHealth 5-Step Optimization Framework

Measure

Start with an accurate vitamin D blood spot test.

Calculate

Use the Vitamin D Calculator to estimate your personalized daily dose.

Implement

Apply your personalized vitamin D, nutrition, and lifestyle plan.

Retest

Measure again in 3–6 months to confirm your progress.

Adjust

Fine-tune your intake and continue optimizing your health over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both options use the same trusted at-home blood spot testing method and provide reliable vitamin D results.

Only if you choose the GrassrootsHealth D*action Study. CheckYourD does not require study participation.

Yes. CheckYourD offers wholesale purchasing options for qualified healthcare professionals, organizations, employers, retailers, and wellness programs.

Yes. The D*action Study offers additional testing options for nutrients and health markers such as omega-3s, magnesium, zinc, inflammation markers, and more.

Still Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

No matter which option you choose, measuring your vitamin D level is the first step toward better health.