Omega-3 Status Among GrassrootsHealth Participants

In an earlier post we explored the evidence supporting the health benefits of achieving an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%. Since mid-2017, GrassrootsHealth has offered a home blood spot test for the Omega-3...

Why target an Omega-3 Index of 8-12%?

The Omega-3 Index is a measurement of the amount of the EPA and DHA in red blood cell (RBC) membranes. EPA and DHA, which are found in fish and shellfish as well as some...

Omega-3s Important for Optimal Sports Performance and Recovery

Last week, we discussed the importance of vitamin D for sports health, due to its role in musculoskeletal health. Today we will focus on the benefits of omega-3s for the everyday athlete due to...

Combined Nutrient Effects: Do vitamin D, omega-3, and vitamin C have a combined effect on colds and the flu among GrassrootsHealth participants?

In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level, Omega-3 Index, and vitamin C intake and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. In the final blog post of this series,...

Combined Nutrient Effects: Do vitamin C and omega-3 have a combined effect on colds and the flu among GrassrootsHealth participants?

In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin C intake and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...

Vitamin D Status in the Newborn Affected by Maternal Vitamin D Level & Alcohol Consumption

Vitamin D plays an essential role during pregnancy, for both the health of the mother as well as the health of the developing baby, during and after pregnancy. In fact, pregnancy is the only...

Vitamin D Levels for Optimal Sports Performance

Over 3000 genes are responsive to vitamin D; among them are those affecting muscle protein synthesis, muscle strength, muscle size, reaction time, balance, coordination, endurance, inflammation, and immunity. Vitamin D also plays a significant...

Combined Nutrient Effects: Does vitamin D and omega-3 have a combined effect on colds and the flu among GrassrootsHealth participants?

In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...

Combined Nutrient Effects: Do vitamins D and C have a combined effect on colds and the flu among GrassrootsHealth participants?

In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and vitamin C intake and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll...

Is Taking More than 4,000 IU Vitamin D Per Day Too Much?

A recent vitamin D supplement review by Consumer Labs referenced the “safe upper tolerable intake” of 4,000 IU per day for vitamin D, set by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS, previously the IOM),...