Participant Story: Getting Vitamin D from Food
Learn how to eat natural, vitamin D rich foods from this D*action participant and her story. Her key is to eat real, home-grown foods.
Are Americans Taking Too Much Vitamin D?
Find information to help refute news articles that say that Americans are taking too much vitamin D. Statements are backed by research, not hyperbole.
Vitamin D Testing Reduces Healthcare Costs
A study was done at 6 VA centers - the number of vitamin D tests and % deficiency were important factors in reducing healthcare costs.
Omega-3s Could Lessen Depression
There are over 23,000 published research papers supporting the positive health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. This article will focus on some of the research around brain health, specifically depression. As we continue to...
Explanation of Current US RDA for Vitamin D
What is an RDA? Who sets the standards? The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit institution comprised of scholars in various scientific fields, most of whom donate their time. It was...
The Real RDA for Vitamin D is 10 Times Higher Than Currently Recommended
Dr. Robert Heaney†, former research director for GrassrootsHealth, was interviewed by Dr. Joseph Mercola about the current US RDA for vitamin D. Most vitamin D researchers disagree with the current RDA, citing it is...
Positive and Negative Effects of Sun Exposure
Review of Research Paper Sunlight: For Better or For Worse? A Review of Positive and Negative Effects of Sun Exposure Han van der Rhee et al. Cancer Research Frontiers May 2016 Read Paper Researchers...
What is the Proper Amount of Time to Be in the Sun?
What is a minimum erythema dose? An “erythema dose” is used by doctors to define the amount of ultraviolet radiation, from the sun or ultraviolet lamp, which results in a reddening of the skin....
What is UV Index?
The ultraviolet index or UV index is a measurement of the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is 0 in the dark of night and 10-11 in the middle of a summer day...
What is the New York Times Writing About?
What is the New York Times Writing About? On April 10th, 2017 the New York Times picked up the press release from the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, and printed a story...