Passing of Leo Baggerly
OBITUARY Leo Lon Baggerly MARCH 13, 1928 – MARCH 8, 2024 Husband to Carole Baggerly, CoFounder of GrassrootsHealth, and a Wealth of Inspiration, Intelligence, Light and Laughter for All Who Knew Him… Leo Baggerly...
How Big a Difference Could Vitamin D Alone Make? Items to Share for Black Maternal Health Week
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17th: Help share information on this important initiative with the information included in this email Key Points The risk of vitamin D deficiency is greatest for Blacks, making...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Death from All Causes
PLUS 2-Day Flash Sale Ends Today! Two new papers demonstrate the relationship between vitamin D level and mortality risk Key Points A previous study found that death from all causes (including heart disease, and...
DHA vs EPA – is there a difference in what to take and why?
Research is now showing evidence that both DHA and EPA have unique benefits to our health Key Points Much of what you hear about the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids is as a...
Magnesium Intake Alters Effects of Vitamin D
From diabetes, to high blood pressure, and more… Magnesium and vitamin D work together synergistically, in such a way that the interaction of both is greater than the sum of their individual effects Key...
New RCT Demonstrates Benefits of Vitamin D Supplementation Starting Early in Pregnancy
Women given vitamin D throughout pregnancy experienced significantly decreased risks of preeclampsia, preterm delivery, low birth weight, cesarean section and more Key Points Studies continue to demonstrate the benefits associated with higher vitamin D...
Does Low Vitamin D Make You Fat?
The amount of vitamin D needed on a daily basis can vary depending on weight. Could it also be that vitamin D levels directly influence weight and the risk of being obese? Key Points The...
Are Conclusions Made from Vitamin D Research Reliable?
Learn how to assess the validity of conclusions made from published vitamin D research using the Heaney Nutrient Study Criteria Key Points While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are efficient ways to evaluate the effects...
Spring Sale Starts Today!
Winter is always a time when vitamin D levels tend to drop – make sure your levels are good! Save 15% PLUS get a free copy of our Sunshine eBook when measuring your vitamin...
Risk of COVID-19 Infection Reduced by Up to 80% with Vitamin D Supplementation
A new meta-analysis supports previous findings that vitamin D supplementation prior to COVID-19 infection greatly reduced risk of infection and ICU admission due to COVID-19 Key Points A new systematic review and meta-analysis looked...