From a physiological set-point perspective, ‘normal’ vitamin D status would be a 25(OH)D concentration that requires little or no compensatory PTH response under basal conditions, where minimal adaptation is necessary, which occurs around 50...
A new study confirms systemic inflammation as a major pathway between stress and metabolic dysfunction development and severity Key Points Having at least three of the following risk factors could indicate metabolic syndrome: high...
For Sunday’s World Cancer Day and for National Cancer Prevention Month, share this review of research on several key nutrients for cancer prevention and outcomes Key Points Several key nutrients in reducing the risk...
Fortunately there are alternative approaches that could be used and that have clear parallels in other fields of medical physiology Key Points We say an engine is running normally if it is doing what...
Dr. Robert Heaney left us on August 6, 2016, and some time after his passing, his blog site at Creighton University was taken down; GrassrootsHealth is honored to be bringing his blogs back to life...
Step into the New Year knowing your levels are where they should be! Every January, we celebrate “National Staying Healthy Month,” to bring focus back on the importance of sticking with regular activities that...
Data from 40 RCTs combined shows that high dose DHA+EPA was best at decreasing frequency and severity of migraines Key Points A 2024 network meta-analysis analyzed data from 40 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving...
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23rd – It’s easy to improve maternal health outcomes NOW with something as simple, effective, and inexpensive as vitamin D and omega-3s Key Points Pregnancy may be the...
1 in 6 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime; learn how Dr. Holick responded to his diagnosis, treatments he used, and what tricks helped conquer the side effects and cancer progression Key...
Dr. Richard Cheng dives into how Orthomolecular Medicine can help reverse disease, and other studies show how different diets can affect health outcomes Key Points Certain foods are known to contribute to inflammation, especially...