Diseases Associated with “Sunshine Deficiency”
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
Vitamin D Directly Affects Fertility, Pregnancy, and IVF Success
A review outlines the research on vitamin D and reproductive health among both men and women with or without PCOS Key Points Vitamin D levels in the range of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) have...
Black Women Could Lower their Risk of Preterm Birth by 78%
Black Maternal Health Week – A greatest impact on maternal and infant health could be made simply by addressing vitamin D deficiency among Blacks! Key Points Approximately 68% of Black women have vitamin D...
Infant Vitamin D Recommendations “A Largely Failed Initiative”
70% or more of all infants are not getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics Key Points Studies have found no increase in the percent of...
Optimal Vitamin D Levels Differ for Specific Outcomes
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
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...