Results from a GrassrootsHealth published study assessing the relationship between vitamin D level and preterm birth risk Preterm birth is when a baby is born earlier than 37 weeks gestation. According to the World...
Meta-analysis of nearly 6000 women shows omega-3 supplementation significantly decreases preterm birth, with a 58% decreased risk of early preterm delivery According to the March of Dimes, approximately 15 million babies around the world...
There is a high chance you have been misled about the ‘identity’ of vitamin D! Vitamin D is, in fact, a nutrient. Too often we read articles that begin by saying “vitamin D is...
Incidence, Prevalence, and Mortality – how are death and loss of health due to a disease within a population measured? Studying health outcomes and risk factors at a population level is an important part...
A case-controlled study shows 80% of patients with severe or critical cases of COVID-19 were also vitamin D deficient at hospital admission Approximately 19% of patients who test positive for COVID-19 have symptoms severe...
GrassrootsHealth Vitamin D & Omega-3 Study on Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes November is American Diabetes Month! In today’s post you’ll find information about GrassrootsHealth’s Type 1 Diabetes Prevention project. What is Type 1...
November 2nd is World Vitamin D Day – Let’s celebrate by spreading the word to others about why vitamin D is so important! November is Vitamin D Awareness Month, and the 2nd is World...
How to make sure your vitamin D level remains on target as the seasons cycle With the change in seasons approaching (it seems like winter is already here for some!) it is important to...
How to read a supplement label: Omega-3s 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 nutrients...
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...