Why target an Omega-3 Index of 8-12%?
The Omega-3 Index is a measurement of the amount of the EPA and DHA in red blood cell (RBC) membranes. EPA and DHA, which are found in fish and shellfish as well as some...
Hypertension risk lower with higher vitamin D status
Studies have shown that low vitamin D levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute study, we assessed the association between vitamin D...
Magnesium May Lower the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (also called Afib or AF), is an irregular, often rapid heart rate that can cause symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and weakness. It affects an estimated 2.7 million Americans...
Comparing magnesium supplementation with statin drugs
Did you know that magnesium supplementation has some of the same effects on cholesterol as statin drugs? Today we will highlight key insights from a paper by Andrea Rosanoff and Mildred Seelig which compare...
Omega-3s May Prevent High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association estimates that approximately half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. In a previous post, we discussed the average blood pressure levels reported by GrassrootsHealth participants....
Blood Pressure Levels Among GrassrootsHealth Participants
Recently, GrassrootsHealth presented information on cholesterol and triglyceride levels among our participants, followed by a review showing the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on triglyceride levels and overall cardiovascular health. Next, we will take...
Reduced Triglyceride Levels with Omega-3s
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood and measured as part of a cholesterol blood test. High triglycerides combined with high LDL or low HDL are often linked to a higher...
Triglyceride Levels Among GrassrootsHealth Participants
Almost 1500 participants have provided information about their cholesterol since the questions were added to the D*action questionnaire in April of 2017. In our first post about cholesterol, we presented information about how many...
Cholesterol Levels among GrassrootsHealth Participants
Almost 1500 participants have provided information about their cholesterol since the questions were added to the D*action questionnaire in April of 2017. In our last post about cholesterol, we presented information about how many...
Do you know your cholesterol level?
In April of 2017, as part of the D*action questionnaire completed by all participants with each vitamin D test, GrassrootsHealth began to gather information about cholesterol, with questions such as: Have you had your...