There is evidence to support that maintaining a vitamin D level of at least 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) is protective against influenza and at least 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L) to protect against COVID-19 has...
There are many studies that have shown the connection between breast cancer and vitamin D, starting with the epiphany of the Garland Brothers when they first drove across the country in 1974, and then...
Key Points To make vitamin D, the UV index must be over 3, which usually occurs around midday between 10am and 2pm; it is important to note that depending on the time of year,...
May is Sunshine Month, and during this month we will be providing important information on how to fully reap the health benefits from the sun through proper, safe exposure. While many may avoid the...
Several nutrients are known to be protective of heart health. Vitamin D has been shown to be protective against coronary artery disease. Vitamin D has also been associated with lower blood pressure, reduced risk...
At GrassrootsHealth, we are well aware of the many different nutrients the body relies on for health and wellness. Specific to the athlete, we have covered posts that illustrate the importance of nutrients such...
In a review article published recently in Nutrients, GrassrootsHealth presented evidence surrounding the clinical usefulness of vitamin D supplementation for reducing the risk of influenza and respiratory tract infections which may be useful in...
Omega-3s have gained much attention for their health benefits across all ages, from lowering the risk of death from heart disease and breast cancer, to improving mental health and learning disabilities. Omega-3 Deficiency is...
Low levels of vitamin D have been consistently linked to an increased risk of inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), and sepsis. Also common among inflammatory based diseases is the...
Inflammation is a known contributing factor to many diseases and is often measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), one of the best markers of inflammation, especially for inflammation caused by bacterial infection or tissue damage....