Do you measure your vitamin D status?
The role vitamin D plays in the immune system response has received much coverage over the last several months. The issue seems more important now with the current coronavirus pandemic, on top of decades...
Factors Associated with COVID-19 Hospitalization and Disease Severity
Decades of research have identified vitamin D as a vital component to a healthy immune system. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is talk about vitamin D and its possible role in decreasing the...
What Are Copper Levels of GrassrootsHealth Participants?
Copper is an essential enzyme co-factor that helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and the immune system healthy and working properly. Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissue,...
What Are Selenium Levels of GrassrootsHealth Participants?
Selenium is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that plays a key role in thyroid function, reproduction, and DNA synthesis. Studies have found an association between higher selenium status and a lower risk of...
Vitamin D Shown to Improve Markers of Liver and Cardiovascular Health
The liver, which is the body’s largest internal organ, has many important functions, including the production of proteins and bile, metabolism of nutrients for energy, and removing hazardous toxins from the body. When the...
Reducing COVID-19 Risks and Improving Patient Survival – A Summary of Research on Vitamin D, Other Nutrients & Immune Health
We have shared and will continue to share a wealth of information on vitamin D and numerous other nutrients (such as omega-3s, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc) that are important for immune system function....
Vitamin D and Immunity, Lots of Evidence
As of now, there has been much talk about vitamin D and its possible role in decreasing the risk of COVID-19 infection, and while there has not yet been a published randomized controlled trial...
What are Lead Levels Among GrassrootsHealth Participants?
Lead is a metal from the earth’s crust that has been used in numerous products such as plaint, pipes, gasoline, and batteries. With the discontinuation of lead-based paint and leaded gasoline in most countries,...
Vitamin D May Decrease Risk of Cesarean Section
Cesarean sections are at an all-time high in the United States, making up for close to 32% of deliveries. Unfortunately, primary cesarean and repeat cesarean sections are also related to the highest rates of...
What are Levels of the Toxic Heavy Metal Cadmium Among GrassrootsHealth Participants?
Cadmium, which is classified as a group 1 human carcinogen, is a soft, silver-white metal that is found in the earth’s crust. Cadmium can be found in the food and water supply, but in...