Vitamins & Supplements

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

What is Red Yeast Rice? Benefits and Uses

People have been using red yeast rice, sometimes referred to as Went yeast, for centuries as part of traditional Chinese medicine.[1] It's made by growing a specific type of yeast...

12/16/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Heart Health Vitamins & Supplements

What is Chelated Magnesium? Benefits, Uses and More

Up to 15% of Americans are deficient in magnesium (this number is even higher for those who are hospitalized or sick — an estimated 65% of critically ill patients are...

12/09/24Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD

Energy Stress and Mood Vitamins & Supplements

What is Pea Protein? Benefits and Uses

When Mom said, “Eat your vegetables,” she knew what she was talking about. Peas, like many other foods, contain proteins, one of the essential building blocks of our bodies. Proteins...

11/18/24Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD

Vitamins & Supplements

What is NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)?

N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC for short, is a form of cysteine, an essential amino acid needed for protein synthesis in the body. A growing number of people are turning to NAC...

09/22/24Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

The 4 Steps to Choosing a Probiotic

Choosing a probiotic may seem a little overwhelming. Probiotics are everywhere, and as researchers uncover more about them, they grow even more popular. Options are great to have, but that...

09/04/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements

What Are Citrus Bioflavonoids?

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of citrus nutrition is probably vitamin C, but citrus fruits are brimming with other nutrients too, including many vitamins and...

08/21/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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 9 Best Supplements for Women

Women have a lot of options for meeting their nutritional needs. So many, in fact, that it can get a little overwhelming to figure out what your body truly needs...

08/06/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements Women's Health

Feel Forever Young: Health Tips for Every Age

In the past when you heard someone mention “anti-aging,” expensive skin creams may have come to mind. But the anti-aging trend has shifted as people have rightfully become more focused...

07/31/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements

Our Heritage: About Swanson Health Products

Diggin’ Into Our Roots It’s a wild wellness world chock full of fast fads and a whole lotta hullabaloo out there. And with so many options to choose from when...

07/23/24Swanson Staff

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

Top 16 Vitamins & Supplements for Women Over 30 & Women Over 40

Getting older just doesn’t seem fair, does it? Sure, it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we should sit back and take it! There are plenty of healthy ways to combat...

06/11/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements Women's Health