Gender and age differences among GrassrootsHealth participants with hypertension On the health and lifestyle section of the GrassrootsHealth questionnaire, participants are asked whether or not they have ever been diagnosed with a number of...
Patients at high risk of ischemic events see 25% overall decreased risk among those taking 4g icosapent ethyl (E-EPA) per day Ischemic events, “ischemic” meaning blocked blood and oxygen, are health consequences having to...
A meta-analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials shows supplementing with EPA and DHA can protect heart health and help prevent death due to cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death...
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...
Magnesium has been shown to have a strong relationship to cardiovascular health. One previously reviewed study showed how magnesium uses the same pathway as statins to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol to...
Research has shown, and continues to show, the relationships between intakes and status of certain nutrients, such as omega-3s and vitamin D, to health outcomes and disease mortality. We have previously discussed the decreased...
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be highly beneficial for health benefits across all ages, from lowering the risk of death from heart disease and breast cancer, to improving mental health and learning disabilities....
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...
In previous blog posts we mentioned the benefits of sunshine that extend beyond vitamin D production. In addition to vitamin D-producing UVB light, the sun also emits UVA light which initiates the production of...
Current public health recommendations advise against sun exposure because it has been associated with an increased risk for skin cancer. While true for people with fair skin and a history of repeated sun burns,...