Menopause triggers changes in the immune response that can affect how women respond to infections and vaccination. Learn how vitamin D may help! Key Points During the post-menopausal period, women can experience an increase...
Vitamin D level may affect levels of the “Master Antioxidant” glutathione, known to help maintain health, protect from toxins, and promote longevity Key Points Glutathione is critical to help protect our cells from damage...
Review of nearly two million individuals from 72 combined studies further supports the link between low vitamin D and increased susceptibility to COVID-19 infection, severity and mortality Key Points Another meta-analysis, which included data...
Study shows that decreasing AA and increasing EPA through diet and supplementation improved symptoms of RA Key Points Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease presenting with pain and inflammation in the joints Omega-3...
What to consider if a vitamin D result is higher than you want or expected, and the steps to take to safely lower your level, should you choose to do so Key Points Before...
Video Friday: Vitamin D experts discuss this topic and more, saying “during a pandemic, especially, one should err on the side of encouraging more vitamin D, and avoid vitamin D deficiency at all times”...
10% more vitamin D results above 60 ng/ml were posted so far in 2021 than in 2020. Have your levels increased? How much is too much, and when is vitamin D toxicity a concern?...
Studies indicate that having higher levels of vitamin D and getting more magnesium may increase hemoglobin levels and decrease the risk of anemia Key Points Anemia (low levels of hemoglobin in the blood) affects more...
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....
Study shows increased risk of abnormal Pap smear, HPV infection, painful periods, and abnormal ultrasounds of the breast, uterus, and endometrium among women with lower vitamin D levels Key Points Vitamin D is necessary...