Study shows both direct and indirect effects of magnesium intake and risk of breast cancer This October, for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has shared information about the association of certain nutrients (such as...
48 Studies Reviewed to Reveal Dietary Habits, Foods & Nutrients Associated with Breast Cancer Risk For anyone concerned with maintaining their health, diet and nutrition may be the easiest and most modifiable lifestyle factor to...
Higher chronic inflammation levels have been linked to an increased risk of many chronic diseases. GrassrootsHealth offers two tests that provide information about your levels of inflammation: C-reactive Protein (CRP) Test and AA:EPA Ratio...
Omega-3 fatty acids are well known to provide healthful benefits for the heart, reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of death. A study by Kelley et al. published in The Journal of Nutrition highlighted...
Inflammation is a normal, much needed part of the body’s healing process in response to cellular injury. However, chronic inflammation can cause or advance many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cancer,...
Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The higher the inflammation levels, the higher the risk of developing chronic disease. Sometimes an individual will...
The liver, which is the body’s largest internal organ, has many important functions, including the production of proteins and bile, metabolism of nutrients for energy, and removing hazardous toxins from the body. When the...
Inflammation is a known contributing factor to many diseases and is often measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), one of the best markers of inflammation, especially for inflammation caused by bacterial infection or tissue damage....
A randomized controlled trial finds that vitamin D and omega-3 supplements among MS patients resulted in significant improvements in disability, inflammation, and serum insulin levels Key Points A randomized controlled trial (RCT) among multiple...
In a previous post, we focused on the importance of testing to measure where you are NOW. Without the knowledge of where you are, it is impossible to know what steps need to be...