Sunshine Supports Heart Health
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...
Public Health Recommendations Contradict the Benefits of Sunshine
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,...
Could your Omega-3 Index be an Indicator of Heart Health?
Several nutrients are known to be protective of heart health. Vitamin D has been shown to be protective against coronary artery disease. Vitamin D has also been associated with lower blood pressure, reduced risk...
Could omega-3 consumption lead to a longer life?
Omega-3s have gained much attention for their health benefits across all ages, from lowering the risk of death from heart disease and breast cancer, to improving mental health and learning disabilities. Omega-3 Deficiency is...
Vitamin D3 Itself Creates Profound Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Low levels of vitamin D have been consistently linked to an increased risk of inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), and sepsis. Also common among inflammatory based diseases is the...
Association between Vitamin D and Inflammation in 24 Diseases
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....
Fish Oil Supplementation Associated with Lower Risk of Death from Heart Disease
Numerous health benefits have been associated with an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, however, most people are well below 8%. Among GrassrootsHealth participants, the average Omega-3 Index is 5.8% and less than 20%...
Does Sunlight Have a Role in Immune Health?
In our last post, we discussed a paper by Drs. Grant and Giovannucci on the 1918-1919 Influenza pandemic, highlighting the relationship between northern latitude and UVB, and incidence of pneumonia and case fatalities due...
Postmenopausal Women with Lower Vitamin D are More Likely to Have Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral arterial disease, and arrhythmias, are considered underlying health conditions that may have an effect on how well the body is able to...
Do Fish Oils Increase Risk of Bleeding?
GrassrootsHealth recently posted an updated analysis of how much EPA and DHA are needed on a daily basis for most to achieve the recommended minimum Omega-3 Index of 8%. This analysis showed that almost...