Exercise & Fitness

The Vegan Creatine Advantage Plant-Powered Athletes May Be Missing

Creatine has been a hot product across gyms and sports circles for decades. It isn’t just for weight lifters though. Lots of people are using creatine to enhance their workouts...

10/01/25Swanson Staff

Exercise & Fitness

Which Men's Supplement Helps with Muscle Health and Better Sleep?

A powerful supplement you’ll want to consider to support muscle health and restful sleep is the mineral magnesium. Magnesium is vital for hundreds of bodily processes, and low levels can...

07/23/25Swanson Staff

Exercise & Fitness Men's Health

Which Men's Supplements Best Supports Muscle Recovery?

To support healthy muscle recovery, the best supplements for men include protein and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Protein Protein is a powerful way to boost muscle health in men, especially after age...

07/22/25Swanson Staff

Exercise & Fitness Men's Health

6 Basic Relaxation Techniques

Have you made time to relax today? That thought probably hasn’t crossed your mind at all. Most of us buzz busily through our days under stress without considering relaxation until...

07/16/25Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Exercise & Fitness

The Difference Between L-Carnitine & Acetyl L-Carnitine

Ever feel like your brain’s stuck in a fog or your energy levels are flagging, no matter how much coffee you’ve had? You’re not alone—and that’s where carnitine might come...

06/17/25Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Exercise & Fitness

What are Amino Acids?

Your body is made up of more than 100,000 different proteins that all have essential functions.1 This encompasses everything from transporting oxygen (hemoglobin) to regulating blood glucose levels (insulin) and...

05/22/25Swanson Staff

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Top Supplements for Golfers

Enhancing Golf Performance Naturally Golf may appear leisurely on the surface, but it demands a unique combination of physical precision, mental focus and endurance. From powerful drives to delicate putts,...

05/18/25Swanson Staff

Exercise & Fitness Exercise and Fitness

What Are Some Pre-Workout Alternatives?

Pre-workout supplements have become a go-to solution for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost energy, focus and endurance before hitting the gym. What is pre-workout? Typically, workout supplements contain caffeine, beta-alanine, creatine and other compounds...

05/07/25Vitamin and Supplement Q&A

Exercise & Fitness Exercise and Fitness

Creatine Monohydrate vs HCL: What Are the Differences?

Those who are exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle know that, in addition to diet and exercise, supplementation may help to enhance athletic performance and workout results. Creatine is one...

05/07/25Swanson Staff

Exercise & Fitness

Is There an Ideal Time to Take Workout Supplements?

Maintaining an active lifestyle is a healthy habit that reaps a number of benefits, from strengthening muscles and keeping joints limber, to improving sleep quality and mood. When it comes...

09/10/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Exercise & Fitness Exercise and Fitness Weight Management

The Best Way to Simply Hydrate

Maintaining proper hydration is an excellent way to boost overall health and wellness in any season. For example, when you’re well hydrated, your body is better able to regulate its...

08/07/24Swanson staff

Exercise & Fitness Health and Wellness

Best Supplements for Runners, Plus Running Tips

In many ways, running is the perfect form of exercise. You can go at your own pace and you don’t need special equipment or an expensive membership to get started—just...

07/17/24Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD

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