Study shows inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid intake, serum levels, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) risk Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can cause problems with the menstrual cycle and...
An estimated 42% of young adults have ongoing magnesium deficiency, which could lead to several health complaints Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in over 300...
The Australian Government has officially added omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to their list of recommendations for pregnant women Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy pregnancy and baby, and are known to be...
Video Friday: Healthy Society Series: The Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Solar UVB, presented by Carole Baggerly, Joan Lappe, Carol Wagner, and William Grant It’s Video Friday! This is a video recording (includes...
What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 4: Reproductive Health) – Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body, and is essential for hundreds of processes each and every day In...
If something so devastating can be so easily prevented, why is it still a problem? GrassrootsHealth occasionally receives an email from a parent or grandparent struggling with the consequences of infantile rickets, often mis-diagnosed...
This updated illustration shows why it is important to ensure vitamin D levels are 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) for a healthy pregnancy and baby Numerous studies have found that higher vitamin D levels among...
Why it is Important to Ensure Vitamin D Levels are 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) for a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Pregnancy is the start of a beautiful adventure and some startlingly unique body changes....
How do race and vitamin D levels affect the risk of having a preterm baby? In a previous blog we summarized the main results from a published GrassrootsHealth study showing a 62% lower risk...
Study finds the chances of early preterm birth and low birth weight are significantly associated with DHA intake, as well as maternal age and education Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy pregnancy...