Published on December 3, 2024
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A huge thank you to Michelle Anderson, a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student, whose passion about vitamin D, driven by her own personal vitamin D story, inspired her to intern with GrassrootsHealth for her applied learning practicum project.
Michelle was tasked with choosing a specific public health issue to focus her project on – she chose to focus on the vitamin D deficiency epidemic. She then created several short, educational videos suitable for individuals at all levels of literacy that could increase knowledge about vitamin D for specific conditions and inspire individuals to take steps towards decreasing their own risk of deficiency and related diseases.
Please take a moment to watch Michelle’s videos, comment, and share. We appreciate your time and feedback!
How to Unlock the Power of Vitamin D in Preventing Diseases and Transforming Lives
From strengthening the immune system to reducing the risk of chronic diseases, vitamin D plays a crucial role in overall health. Yet, there’s still controversy over how much we actually need. Whether it’s through sunlight or supplements, the key is ensuring adequate levels for optimal health.
Watch this video to learn several key steps to take to make sure you are getting enough vitamin D.
Vitamin D and Omega-3s: Pivotal Players in Type 1 Diabetes Prevention!
Did you know that vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids could be key players in preventing Type 1 Diabetes?
Research shows that achieving a vitamin D level of 40 ng/mL can significantly lower the risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes; in fact, supplementing with vitamin D during pregnancy has been linked to a reduced risk of autoimmune diseases in both mothers and babies! But that’s not all—omega-3s are equally important. Maintaining a healthy omega-3 status helps reduce inflammation and supports immune health, lowering the chances of chronic diseases. Learn more in the following video.
Vitamin D is Key for Breast Cancer Prevention
Vitamin D is more than just a nutrient—it’s a key protector against breast cancer. Watch the video to discover more about the important relationship between vitamin D and cancer.
How Are Your Levels of Vitamin D and Other Important Nutrients?
Check your vitamin D, omega-3s, magnesium, and other important markers today as part of the vitamin D*action project!
Measure your:
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium PLUS Elements (including zinc, copper, selenium, mercury, cadmium and lead)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- hsCRP (for Inflammation)
- HbA1c (for Blood Sugar)
- and more
Did you know that each of the above can be measured at home using a simple blood spot test? As part of our ongoing research project, you can order your home blood spot test kit to get your levels, followed by education and steps to take to help you reach your optimal target levels. Start by enrolling and ordering your kit to measure each of the above important markers, and make sure you are getting enough of each to support better health and wellbeing!
Start Here to Measure Your Levels
How Can You Use this Information for YOUR Health?
Having and maintaining healthy vitamin D and other nutrient levels can help improve your health now and for your future. Measuring is the only way to make sure you are getting enough!
STEP 1 Order your at-home blood spot test kit to measure vitamin D and other nutrients of concern to you, such as omega-3s, magnesium, essential and toxic elements (zinc, copper, selenium, lead, cadmium, mercury); include hsCRP as a marker of inflammation or HbA1c for blood sugar health
STEP 2 Answer the online questionnaire as part of the GrassrootsHealth study
STEP 3 Using our educational materials and tools (such as our dose calculators), assess your results to determine if you are in your desired target range or if actions should be taken to get there
STEP 4 After 3-6 months of implementing your changes, re-test to see if you have achieved your target level(s)
