A case-controlled study finds significant associations between the amount of fish and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet, and the risk of getting breast cancer This October for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has...
Breast Cancer Risk ~70% Lower with Higher Vitamin D (60+ ng/ml) – Part 5 In a previous post we summarized an analysis published by GrassrootsHealth that showed women with vitamin D levels at or...
A meta-analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials shows supplementing with EPA and DHA can protect heart health and help prevent death due to cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death...
The difference between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, how they affect human health, and how to balance them In previous posts, we have reported on studies that demonstrate higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids...
How to read a supplement label: Vitamin A In a previous post we discussed the importance of paying attention to the serving size and suggested directions for use to ensure that you get the...
Reducing inflammation with omega-3s may help prevent breast cancer This October for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has focused on the importance of nutrient intake and levels for overall cancer prevention and survival. Many...
Breast Cancer Risk 80% Lower with Higher Vitamin D (60+ ng/ml) – Part 4 (Lowe et al.) In a previous post we showed that breast cancer risk was 80% lower with vitamin D levels...
Study shows both direct and indirect effects of magnesium intake and risk of breast cancer This October, for Breast Cancer Prevention Month, GrassrootsHealth has shared information about the association of certain nutrients (such as...
How does vitamin D work to help prevent cancer? Here is a simplified explanation of the multiple ways vitamin D can help the body to fight cancer. Over 40 years ago, Dr. Cedric Garland...
Month of COVID-19 Occurrence Among GrassrootsHealth Participants In March 2020, GrassrootsHealth started asking questions about COVID-19 on its health and lifestyle questionnaire. Participants were able to report if they had had a positive test...
