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...
GrassrootsHealth was founded to get the message out that vitamin D levels matter… beginning with a consensus statement from over 40 vitamin D scientists from around the world recommending an optimal target of 40-60...
Key Points The updated GrassrootsHealth Vitamin D*calculator calculates a customized loading dose to help an individual reach their chosen target vitamin D level more rapidly (based on body weight and starting vitamin D level)...
In a previous blog, we compared the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, for fish and krill oil supplements. Today we took a...
Do you ever wonder how to have “the vitamin D” conversation with others in a simple, concise way that is easy to remember and understand? Perhaps you have shared about the importance of vitamin...
Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The higher the inflammation levels, the higher the risk of developing chronic disease. Sometimes an individual will...
Omega-3s are a healthy type of fat that comes in multiple forms. Omega-3s can be found in fish (EPA and DHA) and in plant oils such as flaxseed and soybean (ALA). The omega-3s found...
Vitamin D regulation is an integral component of a healthy immune system. Current evidence suggests that active vitamin D regulates immune activity in the lung and that its activity confers effective and lasting immunity...
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of hormones from the thyroid that are essential to many bodily functions such as metabolism, brain development, bone health,...
In our last post, we discussed the numerous health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the association between a higher Omega-3 Index and incidence of cardiovascular events and overall mortality. While it is possible...