An estimated two billion people world-wide are deficient in zinc, an element essential for immune health, central nervous system function, growth and reproduction, and much more – are you getting enough? Key Points Zinc...
Anemia and connective tissue abnormalities can result from copper deficiency, a condition that can also be induced by excessive zinc intake Key Points Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component...
The average GrassrootsHealth participant has a selenium level in the higher end of the lab reference range – where is your selenium level compared to others? Key Points Selenium is an essential nutrient with...
Magnesium levels improved among 67% of those who re-tested their magnesium level – what is your level compared to others, and can it also be improved? Key Points 2,516 GrassrootsHealth participants have tested their...
306% higher levels of cadmium and 29% higher lead levels found among GrassrootsHealth participants who are current smokers compared to those who have never smoked Key Points There are over 7000 compounds found in...
A new GrassrootsHealth analysis illustrates how well (or how not-so-well) our participants estimate how much vitamin D they take each day Key Points With the information GrassrootsHealth participants report on their questionnaire for each...
So far, in our vitamin D myth busting series, we have dispelled myths such as those claiming vitamin D can become toxic when stored in fat, that toxicity is a concern when taking more...
An RCT involving American Football players illustrates the Omega-3 Index dose response over a 27 week period, with higher doses required to maintain optimal omega-3 levels compared to others Key Points American football players...
Over 40% of the US population will have cancer at some point in their lifetime? Share this video for National Cancer Prevention Month – let everyone know how something as simple, safe, and inexpensive...
A summary of research and charts illustrating the gap in health outcomes and mortality between blacks and whites – a gap that virtually disappears when vitamin D deficiency is corrected Key Points Blacks are...