In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and vitamin C intake and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll...
There are many published benefits of vitamin D for a healthy pregnancy and infant development, beginning in the preconception phase and continuing through pregnancy and early childhood. A recent post highlighted a study which...
Seasonal trends have been observed in several diseases. Vitamin D deficiency is known to be more prevalent during particular times of the year, which may contribute to an increased risk of certain seasonal diseases....
GrassrootsHealth has highlighted many studies demonstrating the positive benefits of achieving a prenatal vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/ml with health outcomes affecting both the mother and child, and has continued the...
World Prematurity Day was first started on November 17, 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) at a meeting of European Parents’ Organizations. Since that time, the March of...
In earlier posts we showed that fewer GrassrootsHealth participants who reported that they usually took supplemental vitamin C experienced a cold and the flu compared to those who did not. Vitamin D is also...
A physiological function of vitamin D is to help regulate the absorption of calcium. Low calcium absorption (caused by either low calcium or vitamin D) causes parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels to rise, which increases...
Lower Vitamin D Levels = Increased Health Care Costs After studying two North-East German health cohorts, which included records from over 7,000 patients, researchers concluded that there is “an influence of vitamin D deficiency...
Vitamin D supplements come in a variety of types including liquid-filled capsules, power-filled capsules, pills, and drops or sprays. In an earlier post we showed the percent of participants using each vitamin D supplement...