Responses to Vitamin D ‘Hit’ Pieces
Help fight vitamin D misinformation and the harm that can result from articles such as the recent Forbes piece “No, You Still Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements!” Several participants have emailed us since Forbes...
Participant Story: Why I Keep My Vitamin D Above 100 ng/ml
The GrassrootsHealth panel of scientists recommends a vitamin D level between 40-60 ng/ml; what happens when higher levels are maintained? Bob is a long-time participant in the GrassrootsHealth D*action project who recently emailed to...
Preventing Vitamin D Deprivation this Winter
Many of us can easily become vitamin D deprived, especially during the winter… here’s how you can prevent it from happening and leading to long-term side effects of vitamin D deficiency A recent article...
Why Are These New Studies Getting So Much Attention?
For good reason! These studies provide strong evidence that our brain needs higher amounts of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to stay healthy… Key Points Previous research has demonstrated important roles of both...
Can You Benefit from Having Vitamin D Levels Over 60 ng/ml? 100 ng/ml?
A must see video with Dr. Bruce Hollis! Learn how and when targeting higher levels of vitamin D could be of benefit to certain health conditions, plus get answers to many other vitamin D...
What Could Cause a Lower Vitamin D Result than Expected?
Did your vitamin D result come back lower than expected with no change in your supplement amount? Here are some possible reasons why and questions to ask if it happens to you. Key Points...
Why the Same Vitamin D Dose Does Not Work for Everyone
“My husband needs 10x more D than me…” One of the most important things to understand with vitamin D, and why measurement is so important, is the variability in individual dose-response It is not...
Concerned About the Tridemic? Vitamin D & Other Nutrients Could Help
The importance of vitamin D to help prevent and fight illnesses such as the respiratory infections that are becoming prevalent these winter months Key Points An analysis found that, compared to those with vitamin...
United States Receives D+ Grade, Highest Preterm Birth Rate in 15 Years
Preterm birth risk can be reduced drastically, simply by incorporating nutrients such as vitamin D and omega-3s into the prenatal care routine Key Points A recent report from the March of Dimes shows a...
Nutrients That Can Affect Your Vitamin D Level, Besides Vitamin D
Is your vitamin D level lower than expected? One of these other nutrients could be to blame. Key Points Poor magnesium status potentially impairs vitamin D metabolism, and deficiency may result in a vitamin...