Vitamins & Supplements

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?

Learn what citrus bioflavonoids are, their antioxidant benefits, how they work with vitamin C, and why they're important for immune, vascular, and capillary health.

08/21/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Updated on: 07/28/26

Vitamins & Supplements

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What Are Probiotics? And Why Do I Need Probiotics?

Learn what probiotics are, how they support gut, digestive, and immune health, plus the differences between probiotic strains, foods, supplements, and CFU.

08/13/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Updated on: 07/28/26

Digestive Health Health and Wellness 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

Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil: Which Has More Benefits?

Fish oil supplements are among the most commonly used in the United States.1 The widely-studied benefits of fish oil and the healthy omega-3 fatty acids it provides made this supplement...

06/11/24Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements

9 of the Best Supplements & Vitamins for Women Over 50

Getting the nutrients we need to stay healthy is important at every age as the needs of our bodies change over time. As part of the aging process, our bodies...

06/05/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Vitamins & Supplements Women's Health

Resveratrol Benefits

When you hear news that seems too good to be true, such as learning that one of your favorite indulgences (like wine) may be good for you, it might be...

05/21/24Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD

Heart Health Vitamins & Supplements

Dynamic Duos: Top Pairs to Amplify Your Wellness

We all have those amazing friends who help us be our best self—and we do the same for them. But did you know that certain nutrients make dynamic duos too?...

05/16/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements