Diabetes Prevention Posted on August 12, 2013November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Diabetes Prevention with Vitamin D? In YOUR Data, YOUR Answers this week we have some amazing preliminary findings from your data. Compared to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)*: Average Serum Level NHANES: 22 ng/ml US D*action: 53 ng/ml Incidence of Diabetes NHANES: 8.5/1,000 person-years US D*action: 0.9/1,000 person-years A full 90% […]
New Research Shows Specific Role of Vitamin D in Disease Prevention Posted on June 6, 2013November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Discovery further clarifies nutrient’s role in insulin resistance and hypertension Creighton University, June 6, 2013 — It’s widely known that vitamin D works in conjunction with calcium to build strong bones, but new evidence strengthens the understanding of the nutrient’s effect on other body systems, as well. Researchers from Creighton University, GrassrootsHealth, Pure North S’Energy […]
GrassrootsHealth Names Robert P. Heaney, M.D. as Research Director Posted on July 24, 2012November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Dr. Heaney brings over 50 years of experience in vitamin D and calcium research, clinical nutrition trials, and service on editorial boards of several major scientific publications. SAN DIEGO, CA, July 17, 2012 – GrassrootsHealth (GRH) announced today that Robert P. Heaney, M.D. has been named as Research Director. Dr. Heaney will be responsible for […]
Study Finds No Adverse Effects of Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnant Women, Newborns Posted on June 28, 2011November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Use of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy has long been a matter of concern but now researchers writing in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research report that even a high supplementation amount in healthy pregnant women was safe and effective in raising circulating vitamin D to a level thought by some to be optimal. […]
Bone health not maintained at IOM’s 20 ng/ml Posted on December 1, 2010November 22, 2016 by Jen Aliano The statement by the IOM that skeletal health can be maintained at serum 25(OH)D levels of 20 ng/ml is incorrect. 30 ng/ml should be looked at as the lower end of the acceptable range for bone health. There have been randomized controlled trials showing major reductions in fractures by getting the serum level to 29 […]
IOM Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Calcium and Vitamin D to Maintain Health and Avoid Risks Associated with Excess Posted on November 30, 2010November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Most Americans and Canadians up to age 70 need no more than 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D per day to maintain health, and those 71 and older may need as much as 800 IUs, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The amount of calcium needed ranges, based on age, from […]
Quotes on the State of Vitamin D Science, Reference to IOM Report Posted on November 1, 2010November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano From the D*action Panel of Vitamin D Scientists/Researchers “It is important to stress that there is no disagreement in the scientific community about the importance of vitamin D for total body health. Where there is disagreement it is about how much is needed to insure that the bulk of the American population achieves vitamin D’s […]