Is Breastmilk Broken? It is well-known that most breastfeeding babies are not getting adequate vitamin D and if a mother were to bring this topic up during a baby’s well-visit, the pediatrician would most...
Postpartum Depression According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects between 7-13 percent of all mothers. Postpartum depression can occur between a few weeks after birth, all the way until a...
Research Paper Review 1,064 women received prenatal care and delivered at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) between September 2015 and December 2016. During this time frame, MUSC implemented GrassrootsHealth’s Protect Our Children...
Researchers think the Omega-3 Index test is a good predictor of longevity. Could having an Omega-3 Index over 8% increase your life span?
An explanation of why daily dosing is important - for immune function, and why some studies show negative results with vitamin D.
A look at the optimal omega-3 index, what it means and how it could affect cardiovascular disease. Optimal levels are above 8%.
What were ancestral levels of vitamin D? Should we aim for those same levels today? They were 46 ng/ml and higher in pregnant women!
Preterm birth is defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth can lead to many health conditions - some not found until adulthood.
Research paper summary on a trial done in the military where they replaced 'normal' diet with foods higher in Omega-3s. Omega-3 Index rose to almost ideal.
GrassrootsHealth research on the food sources for vitamin D. Conclusion is that it is very hard to get enough vitamin D from food.