97% of critically ill COVID-19 patients presented with vitamin D levels below 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/L) vs 32% of asymptomatic patients Vitamin D is essential for maintaining a proper immune response – from helping...
What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 1: Musculoskeletal System) Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body and is essential for the proper function of hundreds of physiological processes Lately...
If given the chance, the body produces enough vitamin D from sunshine to reach levels of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) – could the body be ‘wrong’? Centuries ago, Hippocrates (now considered the “Father of...
Over 185 Scientists, Doctors, & Leading Authorities Call For Increased Vitamin D Use To Combat COVID-19 Leading health experts say vitamin D is necessary to help fight COVID-19 (MedPage Today), but HOW do you...
Video Friday: News reports low vitamin D levels may affect a person’s chance of getting covid-19 It’s Video Friday! Today’s video is less than two minutes long and cuts to the point – that...
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Why do vitamin D levels vary among different people taking the same supplemental dose? There are several factors including the intake of certain nutrients that influence how an individual’s vitamin D level responds to...
82% of GrassrootsHealth participants have an Omega-3 Index level below the recommended 8% Healthy Omega-3 levels have been associated with heart health, a longer life, brain health, breast cancer, reduced inflammation, and even an...
What roles do omega-3s play in the immune response to viral infections, and could they help in the case of COVID-19? The past several months, we have talked a lot about how vitamin D...
Greek study finds a correlation between vitamin D level and COVID-19 death As the new year begins, we will continue to report on the evidence that links vitamin D and COVID-19 disease and severity....