Top 5 Health Benefits of Omega-3s
The top 5 scientifically proven benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to make sure you are getting enough The video featured today is presented by AuthorityNutrition.com, and covers the top 5 health benefits...
Two New Studies Show Higher Risk of Miscarriage with Lower Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency found to increase risk of miscarriage by 94% and increase risk of recurrent miscarriage 4 times; vitamin D deficiency among male partners can also contribute to risk Key Points Compared to...
Diseases Associated with “Sunshine Deficiency”
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
Vitamin D Directly Affects Fertility, Pregnancy, and IVF Success
A review outlines the research on vitamin D and reproductive health among both men and women with or without PCOS Key Points Vitamin D levels in the range of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) have...
Black Women Could Lower their Risk of Preterm Birth by 78%
Black Maternal Health Week – A greatest impact on maternal and infant health could be made simply by addressing vitamin D deficiency among Blacks! Key Points Approximately 68% of Black women have vitamin D...
Infant Vitamin D Recommendations “A Largely Failed Initiative”
70% or more of all infants are not getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics Key Points Studies have found no increase in the percent of...
Optimal Vitamin D Levels Differ for Specific Outcomes
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
Damaging Health Effects of Lead
There is no safe level of lead, yet nearly 70% of GrassrootsHealth participants have detectable levels, and 20% have levels above the reference range. Here’s how to tell if lead exposure is affecting you....
Omega-3s May Help Gum Disease, According to Meta-Analysis
PLUS “10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Periodontal Disease” Key Points Periodontitis is a common gum disease that affects 50-70% of American adults and can lead to tooth loss The health of the...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Labor Pain Scores
Study shows women with higher vitamin D levels at the beginning stage of labor reported less pain during labor and after birth Key Points Vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)...