Many research studies have demonstrated a direct link between vitamin D, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases, especially Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It is therefore not surprising that individuals who receive a diagnosis of T1D are...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, is the number one killer of American women and men, and it is a leading cause of serious illness and disability. Essential...
In a previous blog we showed how much supplemental vitamin B12 GrassrootsHealth participants report taking. In today’s blog we will investigate whether supplemental vitamin B12 intake affects vitamin D levels. Using the data provided...
In a previous blog we showed how much supplemental vitamin B6 GrassrootsHealth participants report taking. In today’s blog we will investigate whether supplemental vitamin B6 intake affects vitamin D levels. Using the data provided...
In a previous post we summarized a recent study by Song et al. that found a lower risk of breast cancer with higher vitamin D levels. Specifically, these researchers found a 6% decrease in...
Breast, lung, and colorectal cancer account for 50% of all new cancer diagnoses in women and breast cancer accounts for 30% of these newly diagnosed cancer cases. It is also one of the most...
In a previous blog we showed how much supplemental vitamin K2 GrassrootsHealth participants report taking. In today’s blog we will investigate whether supplemental vitamin K2 intake affects vitamin D levels. Using the data provided...
While many of us will not be professional football players, we might be weekend warriors or enjoy a good exercise class. What would you do with the following statement? Football players with higher vitamin...
In a previous blog we showed how much supplemental calcium GrassrootsHealth participants report taking. In today’s blog we will investigate whether supplemental calcium intake affects vitamin D levels. Using the data you provided for...
In a previous post, we highlighted results from a study that looked at vitamin D levels of non-supplementing adults living in the same area in Italy and who had similar sun exposure habits. The...