In a previous post, GrassrootsHealth reviewed a paper showing a relationship between UVB exposure, vitamin D, and the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome itself is known to have several effects on both mental and...
Studies have shown that low vitamin D levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute study, we assessed the association between vitamin D...
Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, play a key role in several aspects of brain health including mechanisms involved in memory and cognition. In 2016, results from a study assessing the association between...
Several published studies have linked low vitamin D levels to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. A 2017 paper by Feart et al., published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, looked...
Several nutrients have shown promise in the prevention of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Studies have shown protective benefits from B vitamins, and from omega-3 fatty acids. Reviews of the research on...
Cognitive impairment is often a gradual, long-term process that affects many older individuals. In October 2018, results from a study assessing the association between sun exposure and cognitive function were published in the journal...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that vitamin D plays an important role in brain health and could benefit those who’ve had a stroke? Vitamin D supports normal neuron function and...
Use coupon code MEASURE for 10% off your Inflammation Panel test kit! Offer expires 3/11/2019 Published last month in Neurology is a new paper titled “Systemic inflammation during midlife and cognitive change over 20...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are sometimes called “the memory thieves” and for good reason. It is hard to watch our loved ones head down this road, and this could be the #1 reason to take...
There are over 23,000 published research papers supporting the positive health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. This article will focus on some of the research around brain health, specifically depression. As we continue to...