Vitamin D Helps Prevent… Is it True for You?
From cancer to COVID and many other diseases, taking certain steps with vitamin D can be a determining factor for whether you are more likely to have a good or bad outcome. Key Points...
Breast Cancer… Life-Saving Research Shown to Decrease Risk & Improve Outcomes
Reducing Breast Cancer Risks and Improving Patient Survival – A Summary of Research on Vitamin D, Other Nutrients & Lifestyle Habits According to breastcancer.org, statistics for breast cancer in the United States indicate the...
Vitamin D Status Predictive of Disease Outcome
Could something as simple as vitamin D help predict the development or course of a disease? Key Points A prognostic factor is something about an individual (such as the presence of vitamin D deficiency)...
The Motivating Story behind the Beginning of D*action
Video Friday: To kick off Breast Cancer PREVENTION Month, we share this video by our director, Carole Baggerly, about her breast cancer story turned inspiration Key Points An estimated 67-70% of breast cancer could...
Omega-3s DHA and EPA May Help Reduce PCOS
Study shows inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid intake, serum levels, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) risk Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can cause problems with the menstrual cycle and...
Health Issues Related to Magnesium Deficiency
An estimated 42% of young adults have ongoing magnesium deficiency, which could lead to several health complaints Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in over 300...
CRP, an Indicator of Current and Future Health, is Greatly Influenced by Several Nutrients
CRP, a biomarker for inflammation linked to many diseases, can be greatly influenced by nutrients including vitamin D, omega-3s, and magnesium Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases ranging...
Insufficient Sun Exposure is a Public Health Concern
Review: Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a deficiency in sunshine can lead to disease While 2021’s Sunshine Month may be coming to a close, the information covered remains essential year-round to...
Higher Magnesium Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
An intake of at least 400 mg/day of magnesium from diet and supplements may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer As the third most common cancer world-wide, colorectal cancer affects millions of lives each...
Watch this Special Presentation by GrassrootsHealth Scientists!
Video Friday: Healthy Society Series: The Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Solar UVB, presented by Carole Baggerly, Joan Lappe, Carol Wagner, and William Grant It’s Video Friday! This is a video recording (includes...