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...
We often hear how certain nutrients are involved in hundreds or thousands of enzyme reactions… but what exactly does this mean? What is an enzyme? An enzyme is a type of protein, typically ending...
In previous blog posts about our recently published analysis using YOUR omega-3 data, we shared the following key findings: Key finding #1: neither following the American Heart Association guidelines of consuming 1-2 seafood meals...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a healthy type of fat that comes in multiple forms. Long-chain omega-3s, primarily EPA and DHA which are found in fish and shellfish, have been linked to numerous health benefits....
World Prematurity Day was first started on November 17, 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) at a meeting of European Parents’ Organizations. Since that time, the March of...
Dr. Robert Heaney was the Research Director for GrassrootsHealth until his passing in 2016. During his professional years, Dr. Heaney provided nearly 50 years of advancements in our understanding of bone biology, osteoporosis, and...
More than 13,000 people worldwide have participated in the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute study! In this blog series we are taking a look at the characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants. Within the GrassrootsHealth cohort,...
In working with participants from around the world, tracking their health and their vitamin D intake and levels, we have been able to report several positive health outcomes and benefits of having a vitamin...
More than 13,000 people worldwide have participated in the GrassrootsHealth study! In this blog series we will be taking a look at the characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants. Where are the GrassrootsHealth participants located?...
The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) recently released its 2019 Consumer Trends Report which is a comprehensive analysis of the dietary supplement market from the consumer perspective. The report identified four important market trends for...