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...
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...
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%...
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...
In a previous blog, we assessed the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, and found that among participants who reported no fatty fish...
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...
Last year, GrassrootsHealth published a paper that assessed the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, using YOUR omega-3 data. One piece of this...
Last year, GrassrootsHealth published a paper that assessed the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, using YOUR omega-3 data. This analysis found that...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, is the number one killer of American women and men, and it is a leading cause of serious illness and disability. Essential...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects between 7-13 percent of all mothers. Postpartum depression can occur between a few weeks after birth, all the way until a year after...