Study shows selenium status may be a better predictor of breast cancer mortality than several important tumor characteristics Key Points Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral with antioxidant properties, and higher levels of selenium...
Could something as simple as vitamin D help predict the development or course of a disease? Key Points A prognostic factor is something about an individual (such as the presence of vitamin D deficiency)...
A higher BMI increases the risk of both cancer and severe COVID-19 disease; could a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency be an underlying contributor for both? Key Points A secondary analysis of the...
Fatality rate cut in half for breast cancer patients with the highest vitamin D levels compared to those with the lowest vitamin D levels Key Points Research has shown an 82% lower rate of...
Over 90% of children in the United States have vitamin D levels below the recommended 40 ng/ml – how can you help ensure your child is getting enough? Key Points 93% of children in...
Video Friday: To kick off Breast Cancer PREVENTION Month, we share this video by our director, Carole Baggerly, about her breast cancer story turned inspiration Key Points An estimated 67-70% of breast cancer could...
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)...
Video Friday: Must-know information about biotin… Have you received a higher vitamin D result from another lab? This could be why. Key Points Supplemental biotin may interfere with certain immunoassay lab tests, leading to...
A study on migraines concludes that increased intake and blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce headaches for migraine sufferers Key Points Nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3s have been...
Vitamin D levels tend to be at their peak at summer’s end – what is your level after this summer’s events? Key Points GrassrootsHealth scientists recommend measuring the vitamin D level at the end...