03-03 established as Global Omega-3 Day to focus attention on the importance of omega-3s for our health Today, March 3rd, 2021, marks the very first Global Omega-3 Day, initiated by the Global Organization for...
Pilot study shows reduced risk of death due to COVID-19 among individuals with higher Omega-3 Index Omega-3 fatty acids deserve much attention for their health benefits across all ages, from lowering the risk of...
82% of GrassrootsHealth participants have an Omega-3 Index level below the recommended 8% Healthy Omega-3 levels have been associated with heart health, a longer life, brain health, breast cancer, reduced inflammation, and even an...
What roles do omega-3s play in the immune response to viral infections, and could they help in the case of COVID-19? The past several months, we have talked a lot about how vitamin D...
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...
GrassrootsHealth Vitamin D & Omega-3 Study on Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes November is American Diabetes Month! In today’s post you’ll find information about GrassrootsHealth’s Type 1 Diabetes Prevention project. What is Type 1...
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...
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...
Omega-3s are a healthy type of fat can be found in fish (EPA and DHA) and in plant oils such as flaxseed and soybean (ALA). The omega-3s found in fish have been linked to...
Almost 2,500 participants have measured their Omega-3 Index using the home blood spot test offered by GrassrootsHealth! Today, we’ll look at how Omega-3 Index varies by location. Among GrassrootsHealth participants worldwide, the average Omega-3...