Science Speaks: Reference Range vs Optimal Range

Does a laboratory reference range indicate the optimal range for health? Lab test results often come with a set of numbers next to the result called a “reference range.” In this blog we will...

Science Speaks: Mercury Exposure and Adverse Health Effects

D*action Magnesium + Safety is a new project from GrassrootsHealth to provide you with information about your nutrient status for many essential elements and toxins. In previous blogs we discussed what magnesium is, why...

How to Start with Vitamin D

Today we wanted to give you a blog that is meant for someone new to vitamin D. For most of you on our subscription this is old news – so we ask for you...

Science Speaks: Lead Exposure and Adverse Health Effects

Measurement is the Key to Action

MEASUREMENT is the key to action! It provides every individual with the information needed to make a logical, informed decision about their health. It puts you in charge! The US Preventive Services Task Force...

Science Speaks: Cadmium Exposure and Adverse Health Effects

Vitamin D Effects on Pregnancy

Our Disease Incidence Prevention (DIP) chart has been instrumental as a communication tool in clinics, doctor’s offices, and community centers across the country. It is a quick way to see how vitamin D levels...

Does your age affect your vitamin D level?

In today’s blog, we revisit a previous analysis of the D*action cohort for more of Your Data, Your Answers. We analyze the data many different ways, and this month we wanted to show you...

Science Speaks: What is copper and why is it important?

How Much is Too Much Vitamin D?

How to evaluate articles stating “too much vitamin D” causes health problems A 2017 paper published by Kimball et al. is an excellent paper to refer to, when many news outlets continue to purport...