How to Make Vitamin D from Sunshine
Tips for safely utilizing sun exposure to produce vitamin D, how vitamin D made in your skin provides additional benefits beyond vitamin D taken orally, plus several myths about sunshine and vitamin D addressed...
Sunshine Exposure Can Affect How Long You Live
Research shows that more sunshine in your life can help you live healthier, longer, and that avoiding sunshine could be the 4th major lifestyle factor leading to early death Key Points Researchers discovered the...
Health-Promoting Reactions in the Body Triggered by Exposure to Full-Spectrum Sunlight
Wavelengths of Energy from Sunshine: UVB, UVA, Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light from sunshine all have unique health consequences Key Points There are several wavelengths of energy from sunshine that trigger...
New Studies Show Significant Effects of Vitamin D on Beta Cell Function
The progression of type 1 diabetes can be greatly affected by an individual’s vitamin D status and by their ratio of fatty acids AA to EPA Key Points There is now much published evidence...
How to Determine Your Skin Type to Know What Amount of Sun Exposure is Right for You
Updated recommendations emphasize an individualized approach to sun exposure and sun protection based on skin type in order to maximize benefits and reduce harms Key Points In March 2023, Australia became the first country...
Deficiencies That Can Affect Mental Health & Behavior
A review of several studies showing significant improvements in depression and other mood disorders when addressing vitamin D and other deficiencies, especially among children and teens Key Points Several studies summarized here demonstrate the...
How Vitamin D Acts as a Key to Unlocking Your DNA Library
15% Off for DNA Day! Help protect your DNA and improve its utilization by ensuring adequate concentrations of vitamin D, magnesium and omega 3s Key Points One of the most important functions of vitamin...
Nutrients to Support Your DNA for Optimal Function and Longevity
15% Off for DNA Day! Help protect your DNA and improve its utilization by ensuring adequate concentrations of vitamin D, magnesium and omega 3s Key Points Nutritional genomics, also known as nutrigenomics, is a...
How Increasing Omega-3s Benefit Cardiovascular Health
Another meta-analysis confirms previous findings on risk reductions in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular death provided by omega-3 fatty acids Key Points There have been many studies on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for...
New Participant and Results Resource Pages
Find answers to all of the top questions about your test results and how those results relate to your health, all from a single page Key Points From the new Participant Resources page, you...