Articles

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

The Benefits of Vitamins D3 and K2 Together

Building strong bones ... From childhood, we’ve heard how important it is. Think back to commercials touting “with vitamin D for growing strong bones.” Now, as adults, we learn valuable...

11/26/24Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD

Health and Wellness

This Mushroom Puts Simba to Shame: Top 4 Benefits of Lion's Mane

When you hear a name like lion’s mane, your first thought may be Mufasa, not mushrooms. While the king of the jungle is definitely top dog (or cat) of the...

11/21/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Herbal Supplements

What is GLP-1? Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

Quite a few folks are talking about GLP-1, and with good reason! But you may be wondering what GLP-1 is and what GLP-1 stands for. You wouldn’t be alone! GLP-1...

11/20/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Blood Sugar Support Weight Management

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 NMN? Benefits, Side Effects and More

Your body needs nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) for everything from improving your immune system to repairing your DNA.1 As you get older, your levels of NAD+ start to drop. This can...

11/14/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Energy Stress and Mood

Best Supplements and Vitamins for Eye Health

Eye and vision health is a priority that everyone needs to maintain for optimal lifelong wellness. In fact, maintaining vision health can include benefits beyond simply seeing well, as healthy...

09/25/24Swanson staff

Vision Health

What is Tongkat Ali? Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

Tongkat ali is a common name for Eurycoma longifolia, a tall evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. The extract of the roots of this shrub have been used for centuries...

09/25/24Swanson Staff

Mens Health

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Benefits to Help Protect Your Eyes and Skin

Nutrition is an essential part of keeping us healthy long-term, and our eyes and skin are no exception. More than 6.5 million Americans over 65 have eye health concerns,18 and...

09/25/24Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Vision Health