How much vitamin D we take has a dose-dependent effect on changes in our genetic expression Vitamin D has a well-known role in calcium regulation and bone health. However, vitamin D deficiency can be...
The unique benefits of making vitamin D from sunshine and UVB exposure Key Points While the vitamin D3 molecule created in response to sunlight is the same as the molecule found in food and...
A new GrassrootsHealth analysis illustrates how well (or how not-so-well) our participants estimate how much vitamin D they take each day Key Points With the information GrassrootsHealth participants report on their questionnaire for each...
Important information you can share about how nutrient status and health are influenced by drug and alcohol use and addiction, and vice versa. Key Points Drug and alcohol intake can dramatically influence the status...
“Mom… I feel like I’m dying.” The latest statistics show that almost 60% of teenage female students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and nearly 25% made a suicide plan. One mom’s story...
Glutathione levels can directly affect vitamin D status, similar to magnesium. Unfortunately, many things deplete our bodies of glutathione – here’s how to help improve glutathione production to positively affect our health as well...
Now with a new infographic to share! Here are the most important co-nutrients to support our body’s use of vitamin D (and vice versa) Key Points Several key nutrients are especially important to get...
January is National Staying Healthy Month – here are several key nutrients to help keep you healthy by supporting a strong immune system Key Points Diet, lifestyle (e.g. sleep and exercise patterns), intrinsic factors...
You’ve just received your omega-3 results – now what? Here are some tips on what to do with your omega-3 results and how to choose the supplements best for you… Measuring your omega-3 status...
Could you be taking a fish oil supplement that does not provide nearly enough omega-3s EPA and DHA to benefit your health? Key Points Getting enough omega-3s, primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid...