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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

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

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

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

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

Health and Wellness

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

Health and Wellness

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

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

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

Health and Wellness Vitamins & Supplements

What is Pre-Workout? A Beginner's Guide

For beginners and pros alike, every workout has a goal. It may be long-term health or targeted benefits like building muscle or burning fat. Whatever the case, most of us...

01/20/25Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Exercise and Fitness Vitamins & Supplements

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

How to Increase GLP-1 Naturally

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and dulaglutide have been taking the weight loss world by storm with their potential to not only suppress one’s appetite for better portion control, but...

12/18/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Qin Rao

Blood Sugar Support Weight Management

Are Routines Worth the Hype?

Sticking to a routine is rewarding for many lifestyles. It can help reduce stress levels, promote a healthy mood and even support productivity. Routines also come in many shapes and...

12/17/24Swanson Staff

Energy Stress and Mood

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