Damaging Health Effects of Lead
There is no safe level of lead, yet nearly 70% of GrassrootsHealth participants have detectable levels, and 20% have levels above the reference range. Here’s how to tell if lead exposure is affecting you....
Omega-3s May Help Gum Disease, According to Meta-Analysis
PLUS “10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Periodontal Disease” Key Points Periodontitis is a common gum disease that affects 50-70% of American adults and can lead to tooth loss The health of the...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Labor Pain Scores
Study shows women with higher vitamin D levels at the beginning stage of labor reported less pain during labor and after birth Key Points Vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)...
Omega-3s DHA and EPA May Help Reduce PCOS
Study shows inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid intake, serum levels, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) risk Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can cause problems with the menstrual cycle and...
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...
DHA vs EPA – is there a difference in what to take and why?
Research is now showing evidence that both DHA and EPA have unique benefits to our health Healthy omega-3 levels, defined as an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%, have been associated with heart health,...
Official Government Recommendation for Omega-3 Supplementation in Pregnancy
The Australian Government has officially added omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to their list of recommendations for pregnant women Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy pregnancy and baby, and are known to be...
Watch this Special Presentation by GrassrootsHealth Scientists!
Video Friday: Healthy Society Series: The Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Solar UVB, presented by Carole Baggerly, Joan Lappe, Carol Wagner, and William Grant It’s Video Friday! This is a video recording (includes...
Top 5 Health Benefits of Omega-3s
Video Friday: The top 5 scientifically proven benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to make sure you are getting enough It’s Video Friday! Today’s video is presented by AuthorityNutrition.com, and covers the top...
Director Carole Baggerly Presents: What Does Vitamin D Ignorance Cost Us?
Video Friday: What is the cost of ignoring the importance of vitamin D and other nutrients for our health and disease PREVENTION? It’s Video Friday! In this video, GrassrootsHealth’s Founder and Director, Carole Baggerly,...