In a previous post, we discussed several different forms of magnesium found in supplements, and which were the most popular among GrassrootsHealth participants. Each form consists of a magnesium molecule or ion attached to...
More than 13,000 people worldwide have participated in the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute study! In this blog series we are taking a look at the characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants. Within the GrassrootsHealth cohort,...
Today, as we highlight the following video with Dr. Edward Gorham, from our Vitamin D for Public Health Seminar in 2014, we wanted to also remind you of our extensive video library! Our videos...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a healthy type of fat that comes in multiple forms. Long-chain omega-3s, primarily EPA and DHA which are found in fish and shellfish, have been linked to numerous health benefits....
In working with participants from around the world, tracking their health and their vitamin D intake and levels, we have been able to report several positive health outcomes and benefits of having a vitamin...
As we saw in the first of this series, GrassrootsHealth participants reside in 55 countries worldwide. Today, we’ll look at how vitamin D levels vary by location. Vitamin D levels by country for GrassrootsHealth...
Key Points The GrassrootsHealth scientists’ consensus recommended range of vitamin D for general health is 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L), based on overwhelming evidence about the association between vitamin D and many diseases; there is...
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a serious mental health issue that affects an estimated 7% of American adults every year, and it is a leading cause of disability world-wide. Previously, we have discussed the...
More than 13,000 people worldwide have participated in the GrassrootsHealth study! In this blog series we will be taking a look at the characteristics of the GrassrootsHealth participants. Where are the GrassrootsHealth participants located?...
Most of the vitamin D we have in our bodies is in the form of vitamin D3, which is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and other forms of UVB radiation. Additional...