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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

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

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