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Krill Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1 one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. One identified risk factor is high triglyceride levels, which are a type of necessary fat. However, in excess, it can increase […]

Top 5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency

This article was previously published January 1, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common around the world, but many mistakenly believe they aren’t at risk because they consume vitamin D-fortified foods, such as milk. However, few foods have therapeutic levels of vitamin D naturally, and even fortified foods […]

Can These Foods Help Combat COVID?

This article was previously published June 20, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Nutrient deficiencies can take a heavy toll on your health, and this includes increasing your risk of severe outcomes in the case of viral infections like COVID-19. Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin most known for its role in blood clotting […]

CoQ10 May Help AFib, NAFLD and Other Chronic Diseases

This article was previously published October 22, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is the third-most consumed supplement,1 yet many people don’t realize how clinically effective it really is. Although it’s not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a treatment or preventative drug, several new studies show […]

More Than 80% of COVID Patients Are Vitamin D Deficient

This article was previously published November 9, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Aside from insulin resistance,1 vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a primary risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection and death. Higher vitamin D levels have even been shown to lower your risk of testing positive for the virus in the […]

Vitamin D Papers Top List of Most Popular Studies of the Year

Vitamin D Papers Top List of Most Popular Studies of the Year

October 31, 2020, I published a scientific review1 in the journal Nutrients, co-written with William Grant, Ph.D., and Dr. Carol Wagner, both of whom are part of the GrassrootsHealth expert vitamin D panel. This paper, “Evidence Regarding Vitamin D and Risk of COVID-19 and Its Severity” — which you can download and read for free […]

Why the Most Essential Vitamin B Was Renamed

Why the Most Essential Vitamin B Was Renamed

Choline is an essential nutrient, but it is not usually classified as a vitamin. According to Biology Online, a vitamin is “a low molecular weight organic compound that is essential for normal growth and metabolic processes and is required in trace amounts.”1 Since your body can produce some choline in the liver, it is not […]

Why Are NAD+ Precursors so Important?

Why Are NAD+ Precursors so Important?

Niacin is a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a vital signaling molecule1 that’s also believed to play an important role in longevity. This is partly due to its role as an essential substrate for sirtuins,2 which are enzymes related to healthy aging, as well as its role in DNA repair. NAD+ modulates energy production […]

The Avocado Oil Fraud

The Avocado Oil Fraud

The fact that most olive oils on the market are fraudulently diluted with less expensive (and more harmful) oils has been known for years. Now, a report1,2,3 in the journal Food Control warns that the purity and quality of avocado oil sold in the U.S. is questionable at best, and that standards to protect consumers […]

Vitamin D Level Is Directly Correlated to COVID-19 Outcome

Vitamin D Level Is Directly Correlated to COVID-19 Outcome

There is strong scientific evidence vitamin D plays a central role in your immune response and your ability to fight infections. In this video, Ivor Cummins, biochemist and chief program officer for Irish Heart Disease Awareness, explains how recent studies supporting higher levels of vitamin D may reduce your risk of negative outcomes from COVID-19. […]