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When summer comes around, we look forward to longer days, warmer temperatures and outdoor activities. To make the most of this time, maintaining proper nutrition and hydration is as important...

04/30/25Swanson Staff

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Supplements for Runners

Running is one of the oldest sports in the world — in fact, it was once the only sport in the Olympics1 — and continues to be one of America's...

04/14/25Swanson Staff

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Best Time to Take Vitamins and Supplements: Morning or Night?

When it comes to timing supplements during the day, it’s best to look at the directions and take notice of any supplements that should be taken on an empty stomach...

03/20/25Vitamin and Supplement Q/A

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What is Shilajit? Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

Originating in the Himalayan mountains along the border between India and Nepal, shilajit is a dark, tar-like or powdery substance that has also been found among the mountain rocks of...

03/13/25Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD

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What is Glutathione?

Glutathione (pronounced "gloota-thigh-own") is a very simple, straight forward antioxidant that is naturally produced in your body. In fact, your body is making it right now out of three building...

03/13/25Vitamins and Supplements Q&A

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What is L-Lysine? Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

Do you take supplements to support your immune health? What about vitamins and minerals for collagen production, or a morning protein shake to boost your energy levels and physical fitness?...

03/09/25Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

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Pine Bark Extract vs Pycnogenol: What's the Difference?

The natural world has provided humanity with various wellness benefits for thousands of years, and a growing body of research shows we’re literally surrounded by a powerful health supplement you...

03/09/25Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD

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What is Niacinamide?

Also known as nicotinamide, niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin). You may also find vitamin B3 in forms like nicotinate and nicotinic acid. In high doses, these forms...

03/06/25Vitamins and Supplements Q&A

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How to Get More Vitamin D

Here are the three time-tested ways to increase your body's vitamin D levels: Sunlight The most common and natural way to soak up vitamin D is via your body's largest...

03/03/25Vitamins and Supplements Q&A

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What are Polyphenols? Benefits, Side Effects and Uses

When we use the term “polyphenols,” we’re speaking about a collection of nutrients found naturally in fruits, vegetables and other plants. Polyphenols are also present in plant-derived beverages, such as...

02/27/25Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

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What Is DHEA and What Is It Good For?

Your adrenal glands produce dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA),[1] a hormone that acts as a precursor to male and female sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone (precursor means your body transforms DHEA into...

02/23/25Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

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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

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