FAQs
...vitamin D? The IOM recently (2010) increased the ‘no observable adverse event level’ to 10,000 IU/day. 4000 IU/day can be considered a safe upper intake level for adults aged 19...
FAQs About the D*action+Omega-3 Project
...your Omega-3 Index is between 4% and 8%, it may take an increase of EPA+DHA intake of 0.5 -1 gram (500 – 1000 mg) per day. This can be accomplished...
D*action Project to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
...high in AA. The ratio of omega-6 (pro-inflammatory) to omega-3 (anti-inflammatory) fatty acids in humans has changed from 1:1 to 20-30:1 over time (4,29,30). This study sub-set will help identify...
The Importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids For Health
...explain what omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are, how they affect human health, and how to balance them. What Are Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids...
Low consumption of omega-3 fatty acids across all ages and its implications
...your vitamin D level, and take steps to keep it within a target of 40-60 ng/ml or 100-150 nmol/L! Through GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute, you can also test your essential...
Review Determines Omega-3 Intake May Prevent Preterm Birth
...Enough Omega-3s? GrassrootsHealth offers several testing options to help measure the status of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – the Omega-3 Index, AA:EPA Ratio, and Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio. Learn more about...
Increased Omega-3 Intake Shown to Reduce Headache Frequency and Severity
...AA:EPA ratio decreased (p=0.03, p=0.002). Measure Your Levels of Omega-3s and Omega-6s GrassrootsHealth offers several testing options to help measure levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – the Omega-3...
Decrease Your Risk of Breast Cancer with Omega-3s
...to test, not guess, and keep your Omega-3 Index at 8% or higher and your vitamin D level between 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) for good health. Studies in the past...
Higher Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
...– 3,000 mg/day of EPA + DHA would be needed in order to reach an omega-6:omega-3 ratio that would result in lower levels of inflammation. GrassrootsHealth scientists recommend an Omega-3...
Science Speaks: Why should I test my omega-3 levels?
...Index, GrassrootsHealth also offers testing for your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (using the same Omega-3 Index blood sample). While omega-3s reduce inflammation, an excess amount of the omega-6s, specifically LA...