Most Children Are Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
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...
The Motivating Story behind the Beginning of D*action
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...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Labor Pain Scores
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)...
Supplemental Biotin May Interfere with Some Lab Tests
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...
What is Your Summer’s End Vitamin D Level?
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...
Nutrients Shown to Improve Mental-Emotional Wellness
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day – How could nutrients help? “One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide.” World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th to bring...
Another Study Matches COVID-19 Disease Severity and Death to Vitamin D Levels
64% of moderate COVID-19 cases compared to 84% of severe cases had vitamin D levels below 20 ng/ml Vitamin D is necessary for proper immune function. Multiple studies have shown greater protection against viral...
How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Nutrient Levels?
Alcohol intake can present an issue for several nutrients, with magnesium, vitamin D and certain B vitamins among those affected Last week, we covered a list of medications that have a potential affect on...
Vitamin D and Melatonin for COVID-19
Video Friday: In this interview, Dr. Paul Marik discusses vitamin D and melatonin as two useful supplements included in his COVID-19 prevention and treatment protocol In the video featured today, Dr. Mobeen Syed interviews...
Higher Vitamin D Related to Less Severity and Better Control of Asthma Symptoms
Study finds significantly higher levels of vitamin D related to a lesser degree of severity and better control of symptoms among asthma patients Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, and...