Digestive Health

Fibermaxxing for Gut & Heart Health: Trend or Tried-and-True?

Science has long demonstrated the links between fiber and gut health, and even fiber and heart health, but for many people today, getting enough fiber in their daily diet may...

10/21/25Britta Sather, LN

Digestive Health Trending

Probiotics for Women

Keeping your body feeling good isn’t always easy. Between stress, hormones, and everything else life throws your way, it can feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. That’s where probiotics can...

08/26/25Swanson staff

Digestive Health Women's Health

Psyllium Husk: The Fiber That's Actually Making a Difference

Do you ever experience seemingly unprovoked digestive discomfort, like bloating or constipation? If so, you’re not alone, as many Americans experience digestive issues that affect their daily activities—by one estimate,...

08/17/25Swanson staff

Digestive Health

What is Colostrum?

All female mammals, including humans, produce a nutrient-rich liquid called colostrum after giving birth.[i] While it’s not milk, this milky fluid gives newborns a high dose of antibodies, nutrients, growth...

01/13/25Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD

Digestive Health Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

What Are Probiotics? And Why Do I Need Probiotics?

Probiotics are one of the hottest topics in the health industry, and for good reason. Probiotics are widely considered a staple for any daily regimen. These friendly bacteria work overtime...

08/13/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Digestive Health Vitamins & Supplements

The Benefits of Spearmint

You're probably no stranger to spearmint. After all, it's one of the go-to gum choices when you need to freshen your breath. But spearmint can do much more than make...

07/31/24Medically reviewed by Colleen Travers, Health Journalist

Digestive Health

What is Turmeric and What are the Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a plant in the same botanical family as ginger. It’s native to southern Asia, but turmeric is grown in a few other warm, humid climates around the globe....

07/10/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Digestive Health

The Top 34 High-Fiber Foods

Getting enough fiber in your diet is an important part of supporting overall wellness, and certainly a topic worth chewing on. Did you know, for example, that fiber contributes to...

06/10/24Swanson staff

Digestive Health Food and Nutrition

Understanding The Gut-Brain Connection

Maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an important part of overall wellness, as that system is responsible for digesting and extracting nutrients from the food we eat. It’s also...

05/30/24Medically reviewed by Stephen Langer, MD

Digestive Health Food and Nutrition

Turmeric vs Curcumin: What is the Difference?

You’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of turmeric and curcumin because of, highly-publicized studies highlighting their healthy properties. And you might have noticed that in some cases the two...

05/15/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Digestive Health Vitamins & Supplements

What Are Digestive Enzymes?

When it comes to digestive health and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, our bodies rely on assistance from specific proteins that work to help break down food in our GI...

04/14/24Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD

Digestive Health

Translating the Language of Probiotics

Whether you’re considering probiotics for digestive support, to give your immune system a boost, or any of the other numerous benefits of taking probiotics, you might be a little overwhelmed...

03/13/24Britta Sather, LN

Digestive Health Vitamins & Supplements