What are the demographic characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants?

Published on September 23, 2019

More than 13,000 people worldwide have participated in the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute study! In this blog series we are taking a look at the characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants.

Within the GrassrootsHealth cohort, the average age is 55 years old. Approximately two-thirds (64%) are female and one-third (36%) are male. The chart below shows the gender and age distribution of GrassrootsHealth participants. The largest groups are middle- and older-aged females.

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A vast majority of participants are white or Caucasian (92%); 3% are Asian or Pacific Islander, 2% are Latina/o or Hispanic, 1% are black or African, and 2% are mixed or other race.

Do you know your vitamin D level?

Testing your vitamin D level regularly and taking daily steps to keep it at a target level of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) is important for all stages of health. Through GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute, you can also track your omega-3 status, inflammation levels, and levels of essential and toxic nutrients. Find out your levels today! Log on to the shop (click the link below) to get your tests and see for yourself if your level can be improved.

Make sure you track your results before and after, about every 6 months!

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How can I track my nutrient intake and levels over time?

To help you track your supplement use and nutrient levels, GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute has created an online tracking system called myData-myAnswers. For each specific supplement, you can track what days you take it, how much, and many other details. This will help you know your true supplemental intake and what patterns of use work for you to reach and maintain optimum nutrient levels. Check it out today!

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)

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