Is Vitamin D a “Secret Weapon” Against COVID-19?
ABC News reports on vitamin D and COVID-19 – Where’s the ACTION? Today, we are sharing a video of an ABC News Report featuring former trauma surgeon Dr. L. Ray Matthews, who discusses the...
The Importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids For Health
The difference between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, how they affect human health, and how to balance them In previous posts, we have reported on studies that demonstrate higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids...
Higher Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Reducing inflammation with omega-3s may help prevent breast cancer This October for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has focused on the importance of nutrient intake and levels for overall cancer prevention and survival. Many...
Magnesium Intake Linked to Decreased Breast Cancer Risk
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...
Anticancer Effects of Vitamin D
How does vitamin D work to help prevent cancer? Here is a simplified explanation of the multiple ways vitamin D can help the body to fight cancer. Over 40 years ago, Dr. Cedric Garland...
Review Suggests Ensuring Adequate Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin D May Protect Against SARS-CoV-2
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...
Healthy Eating Styles to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
48 Studies Reviewed to Reveal Dietary Habits, Foods & Nutrients Associated with Breast Cancer Risk For anyone concerned with maintaining their health, diet and nutrition may be the easiest and most modifiable lifestyle factor to...
Immune Cells Need Nutrients – An Infographic to Share!
What are some of the specific roles nutrients play in immune function? The immune system is essential for health and well-being, something we are keenly aware of in the current pandemic. Over the past...
Magnesium Supplementation may Prevent DNA Damage and Protect Cells
DNA damage is a result of oxidative stress and excess inflammation that may be present due to several factors of daily life, including poor diet, nutrient deficiencies, exposure to toxins, lack of sleep, stress,...
Improving Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels to Improve Infant Immunity
Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in immune system function. They are incorporated into the cell membrane of immune cells, as well as many other cells, and are metabolized to eicosanoids, a group of...