Deficiencies of vitamin K and vitamin D found to be independently and significantly associated with increased COVID-19 severity Key Points There are two forms of vitamin K. Vitamin K1 (called phylloquinone) is found in...
Could something as simple as vitamin D help predict the development or course of a disease? Key Points A prognostic factor is something about an individual (such as the presence of vitamin D deficiency)...
A higher BMI increases the risk of both cancer and severe COVID-19 disease; could a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency be an underlying contributor for both? Key Points A secondary analysis of the...
Fatality rate cut in half for breast cancer patients with the highest vitamin D levels compared to those with the lowest vitamin D levels Key Points Research has shown an 82% lower rate of...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...