Nutrient Reference Range vs Optimal Range
What’s the best nutrient level for health? Lab test results often come with a set of numbers next to the result called a “reference range.” What does this mean, and does it represent the...
What’s the best nutrient level for health? Lab test results often come with a set of numbers next to the result called a “reference range.” What does this mean, and does it represent the...
Studies show magnesium deficiency can induce symptoms and increase susceptibility to stress, and acute and chronic stress can precipitate magnesium deficiency The holidays can be a joyous yet stressful time. With the COVID-19 pandemic...
Study shows both direct and indirect effects of magnesium intake and risk of breast cancer This October, for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has shared information about the association of certain nutrients (such as...
Deficiencies in zinc, selenium, and vitamin D may lead to improper immune and inflammatory response to viral infections Severe COVID-19 is associated with excessive activation of the innate immune system, leading to uncontrolled inflammation...
GrassrootsHealth participant selenium levels broken down by age and gender Selenium is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that plays a key role in thyroid function, reproduction, and DNA synthesis. It is involved in...
Researchers find significant correlation between COVID-19 cure and death rates, and population selenium status in China Much of the information we have reviewed lately has focused on vitamin D and COVID-19 disease severity, however,...
Unhealthy eating patterns with lack of physical activity has a cumulative effect on health and chronic disease. Your house of health is built on four main pillars – diet, lifestyle (e.g. sleep and exercise...
Zinc is a key cofactor for approximately 3,000 proteins and enzymes in the body. It is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Zinc is particularly important...
Zinc is a nutrient known to benefit the immune system, and deficiency of zinc impairs the capacity of many different immune cells to carry out their functions. Studies have shown that zinc may reduce...
Zinc and copper are important co-factors for enzymes in the body. Zinc is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Copper helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and...