Researchers find significant correlation between COVID-19 cure and death rates, and population selenium status in China Much of the information we have reviewed lately has focused on vitamin D and COVID-19 disease severity, however,...
What are some of the specific roles nutrients play in immune function? The immune system is essential for health and well-being, something we are keenly aware of in the current pandemic. Over the past...
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 for COVID-19 or indicate if they suspected...
Vitamin E plays several roles within the immune system, including enhancing T cell function, protecting the cell membranes of immune cells, and reducing the production of immunosuppressive factors. Some studies have found that vitamin...
In a previous post we discussed the importance of the serving size amount and suggested directions for use to ensure that you get the nutrients you expect from the supplements you are taking. We...
An analysis of over 190,000 US SARS-CoV-2 test results shows positivity rate halved with vitamin D levels of 55 ng/ml or higher vs. less than 20 ng/ml Evidence for vitamin D and its importance...
Throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic, GrassrootsHealth has continued to share information about the importance of nutrients in supporting proper immune function for better health outcomes. Vitamin D has gained a lot of attention for...
In a previous post we discussed the importance of the serving size amount and suggested use directions to ensure that you get the nutrients you expect from the supplements you are taking. We also...
DNA damage is a result of oxidative stress and excess inflammation that may be present due to several factors of daily life, including poor diet, nutrient deficiencies, exposure to toxins, lack of sleep, stress,...
Omega-3s are a healthy type of fat can be found in fish (EPA and DHA) and in plant oils such as flaxseed and soybean (ALA). The omega-3s found in fish have been linked to...