Vitamin D plays a significant role in bone health. In June 2019, results from a study assessing the dose-response relationship between vitamin D level and bone quality and risk of fracture-related hospitalization among 1,348...
Bone Health Videos
The statement by the IOM that skeletal health can be maintained at serum 25(OH)D levels of 20 ng/ml is incorrect. 30 ng/ml should be looked at as the lower end of the acceptable range...
It’s a question we receive frequently – How can I get stronger bones? What can I do or take to improve my bone health? What do I need to do for better bones? Our...
Magnesium is a mineral essential for many functions within the body including blood pressure regulation, bone health, blood glucose control, and vitamin D activation. Magnesium deficiency is common world-wide and low magnesium levels have been...
We often hear how certain nutrients are involved in hundreds or thousands of enzyme reactions… but what exactly does this mean? What is an enzyme? An enzyme is a type of protein, typically ending...
It has long been understood that vitamin D is good for the skeletal system – our bones and teeth. But, did you know that adequate vitamin D may not only support good oral hygiene...
GrassrootsHealth collects information about supplemental intake amounts for a number of nutrients on its health and lifestyle questionnaire. In previous blogs we showed how much supplemental vitamin C and calcium GrassrootsHealth participants report taking....
GrassrootsHealth collects information about supplemental intake amounts for a number of nutrients on its health and lifestyle questionnaire. In a previous blog we showed how much supplemental vitamin C GrassrootsHealth participants report taking. In...
Over the years, GrassrootsHealth has created and shared videos from nutrient experts all over the world to bring science-based information to our participants, viewers, and others. These videos range from short FAQ clips to...