You’ve Got Your Results… Now What?
In a previous post, we focused on the importance of testing to measure where you are NOW. Without the knowledge of where you are, it is impossible to know what steps need to be...
Start Your Year Confidently with Scientific Nutrition Knowledge
At this time, the major leaders in the movement for disease prevention are definitely NOT the institutions but individuals like you and your family and friends. Supporting and growing this individualism and independence in...
How much supplemental vitamin C do GrassrootsHealth participants take?
Since mid-2017, GrassrootsHealth has collected information about supplemental vitamin C intake on its health and lifestyle questionnaire. In today’s blog we will summarize this data to show how much supplemental vitamin C GrassrootsHealth participants...
Do GrassrootsHealth participants increase their Omega-3 Index after their first test?
GrassrootHealth believes that the key to moving research into practice is to equip individuals with the knowledge needed to take charge of their own health. By providing people with information about the health benefits...
GrassrootsHealth Educational Videos and Information
Over the years, GrassrootsHealth has created and shared videos from nutrient experts all over the world to bring science-based information to our participants, viewers, and others. These videos range from short FAQ clips to...
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...