An explanation of how taking both vitamin D and omega-3s together works to help prevent autoimmune disorders and immune-mediated conditions Key Points Vitamin D has demonstrated anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties; it acts to...
A summary of research and charts illustrating the gap in health outcomes and mortality between blacks and whites – a gap that virtually disappears when vitamin D deficiency is corrected Key Points Blacks are...
Glutathione levels can directly affect vitamin D status, similar to magnesium. Unfortunately, many things deplete our bodies of glutathione – here’s how to help improve glutathione production to positively affect our health as well...
Some of the most compelling evidence of the need for a minimum vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)… How fulfilling the unique need for vitamin D during pregnancy can impact prenatal, newborn...
Now with a new infographic to share! Here are the most important co-nutrients to support our body’s use of vitamin D (and vice versa) Key Points Several key nutrients are especially important to get...
Learn and share how certain nutrients, especially vitamin D, can influence thyroid function and health this January, for Thyroid Awareness Month! Key Points Nutrients such as iodine, selenium, zinc, B-vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin A...
You’ve got your result, but now what? Use this information to help guide you through your next steps to achieving and maintaining your target vitamin D level. In our previous post, we focused on...
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...
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...
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...