Nutrient intervention studies and individuals may get unexpected results when they don’t include evaluating co-nutrient intake or status Nutrients function in collaboration with each other in a co-dependent relationship. If one co-nutrient is limited,...
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...
At least half do not get enough of this important vitamin D co-nutrient, which is critical to the production and utilization of energy and is important for every cell and pathway in the body...
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...
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...
In a previous post we discussed the importance of the serving size amount and suggested use directions to ensure that you get the nutrients you expect from the supplements you are taking. We also...
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,...
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...
Magnesium has been shown to have a strong relationship to cardiovascular health. One previously reviewed study showed how magnesium uses the same pathway as statins to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol to...