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...
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...
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...
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting approximately 18% of the population? And about half of those experiencing anxiety are also suffering from depression? The...
In many areas of the northern hemisphere, we are now faced with darker, longer days, little sunshine. For some people, this leads to a serious bout with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). There are two...
Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily EPA and DHA, have been linked to numerous health benefits. Sources of EPA and DHA include a variety of fish and shellfish as well as marine/algal omega-3 supplements. In...
In previous blog posts about our recently published analysis using YOUR omega-3 data, we shared the following key findings: Key finding #1: neither following the American Heart Association guidelines of consuming 1-2 seafood meals...
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),...
Every day we are thankful for the scientists who helped provide the initial scientific backbone and have provided their ongoing commitment to sharing their information and expertise with GrassrootsHealth because they want it to...
In previous blog posts we shared key findings #1 and #2 from our recently published analysis using YOUR omega-3 data. Key finding #1 was that neither following the American Heart Association guidelines of consuming...