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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

Is There an Ideal Time to Take Workout Supplements?

Maintaining an active lifestyle is a healthy habit that reaps a number of benefits, from strengthening muscles and keeping joints limber, to improving sleep quality and mood. When it comes...

09/10/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh

Exercise & Fitness Exercise and Fitness Weight Management

Mushroom Coffee: What Is It and How to Make It

For many of us, mornings just wouldn’t be the same without our cup (or two) of coffee. Whether it’s a quick stop at your favorite café or brewing your own...

09/08/24Britta Sather, LN

Energy Food and Nutrition Recipes Stress and Mood

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 Herbal Supplements?

Most of us are familiar with taking vitamin and mineral supplements to help plug any nutritional gaps in otherwise healthy diets, but you may be wondering what are herbal supplements...

08/21/24Swanson staff

Herbal 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

9 Health Benefits of Limes and Lime Water

Limes add zest to your recipes and make a great garnish for your drinks—who doesn’t love a slice of key lime pie now and then? But there’s a lot more...

08/14/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition

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

Top Potassium Food Sources & Potassium Health Benefits

Potassium is a mineral that's often paired with magnesium in supplement form, and for good reason. Potassium and magnesium are two of the most important electrolyte minerals utilized by the...

08/13/24Swanson staff

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

Take a Deep Breath: Top 10 Herbs for Respiratory Health

From air pollution to seasonal woes, respiratory health and the factors that influence it are important for us all. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 91% of people across...

08/12/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Herbal Supplements

Benefits of Elderberry

The Benefits of Elderberry References to elderberry appear in history books, fairytales and even modern-day fiction, but does it deserve a place in your medicine cabinet? Knowledge of the healthful...

08/12/24Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Immune Health

7 Supplements for Joints & The Science Behind How They Work

Millions of Americans report joint concerns each year. Between 2010 and 2012, a staggering 52.5 million adults experienced joint issues, and those numbers are expected to continue rising.1 With so...

08/12/24Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Joint Health