Vitamin D Level May Affect Quality of Sleep
Studies find benefit of vitamin D and several other key nutrients in sleep regulation and quality of sleep How well we sleep can directly affect our overall health, and a consistent lack of sleep...
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...
Could Taking Fish Oil Supplements Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk?
Observations from recent studies cause concern for those with high triglycerides and at risk for cardiovascular disease Atrial fibrillation (also called Afib or AF), is an irregular, often rapid heart rate that can cause...
Vitamin D Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders
Video Friday: Dr. Renu Mahtani explains part of the Coimbra Protocol for the treatment and management of autoimmune disorders with vitamin D It’s Video Friday! Today’s video is presented by Dr. Renu Mahtani, MD,...
With Vitamin D, Add More Insights with Other Measures
Monday June 14th was Carole’s birthday! Share the abundant gifts that you have helped create. It’s GrassrootsHealth’s founder Carole Baggerly’s BIRTHDAY week! June 14th was a very special day in honoring everyone’s work to...
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...
Understanding the Balance between Magnesium, Calcium and Vitamin D
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,...
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...
Are You Getting Enough of This Powerhouse Nutrient?
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...
Could a Lack of Magnesium be Worsening Your Ability to Handle Stress?
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...