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220 blog articles for 'antioxidants'
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14 Adaptogenic Herbs for Healthy Stress Support
If you're tuned in to health and wellness trends, you've likely heard the word "adaptogen" in recent months. These stress-busting wonder herbs are definitely having a moment. And the popularity of adaptogens is completely understandable, given the pace of everyday life. After all, who wouldn't want to say goodbye to some of that day-to-day stress? But what exactly are adaptogens? And what are the best adaptogenic herbs to try? Let's break down what you need to know about these herbal...
05/08/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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New from Swanson Zinc & C Lozenges for Immune Support
What Are Zinc & C Lozenges? Swanson Zinc & C Lozenges bring all the hard-hitting immune favorites into one delicious lozenge. With 100 mg of vitamin C, 25 mg of zinc, 20 mg of echinacea and 20 mg of elderberry extract, this all-encompassing immune support packs a healthy punch of nourishing nutrients with a refreshing citrus flavor. What Benefits Can Zinc & C Lozenges Offer? This powerful 4-in-1 formula boasts a range of immune health benefits with zinc, vitamin C,...
01/07/21 • Swanson Staff
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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 to this familiar citrus fruit than you may know. Limes are anything but ordinary; they’re loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, and offer plenty of other healthful benefits. So, you may want to give that slice of lime a promotion from the rim of your glass, because it’s good for...
08/14/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Trick or Treat? Test Your Wellness Knowledge with Immune Health Trivia
It’s the spookiest time of year again. Between werewolves and seasonal woes, it can be hard to tell what remedies to turn to. Silver might take out the werewolves, but what weapons does your immune system need to fight back? If you think you know your immune health facts, give our Halloween immune health trivia a try and see how many you get right. We’ll ask you trick or treat and give you an immune-themed statement. Remember—a false statement is...
10/03/21 • Jack Lackey
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Vitamin A An Especially Important Nutrient for Mothers & Children
Vitamins are essential to our health, regardless of age, but they are especially important for developing babies and young children.1 Without adequate vitamins, proper development can be very challenging. Vitamin A is one of the most basic vitamins, but the body can’t produce it on its own.2 Unfortunately, vitamin A can be an overlooked nutrient. Most people know a lot more about vitamins C or D. Typically, it isn’t difficult to get adequate amounts of vitamin A; it’s found in...
09/19/22 • Swanson staff
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Spirulina Benefits and Why This Algae Is a Superfood
Discover spirulina benefits for immune support, heart health, energy, gut health, and weight management in this science-backed guide.
06/10/26 • Swanson Staff
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Surprising Benefits of Chocolate Your Delicious Health & Wellness Ally
Who doesn't love chocolate? It's smooth and creamy and undeniably one of life’s simple pleasures. But for some, chocolate is more than a tasty treat—it's a health and wellness aid that boasts some surprising benefits, including beauty benefits for your hair, skin and beyond. Chocolate also has quite a few other perks, including support for healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, cognitive function and giving your body a substantial antioxidant infusion. Sound too good to be true? Grab...
07/04/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Turmeric & Black Pepper: Why They're Better Together
Turmeric offers many amazing wellness benefits for body & mind, which researchers say is largely due to antioxidant compounds within turmeric known as curcuminoids. There are three curcuminoids in turmeric—curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin—and curcumin is understood to be the most active and powerful. You can read more about curcuminoids here: Turmeric vs Curcumin: What’s the Difference? Unfortunately, the body doesn’t absorb curcumin very well when it’s consumed alone. So, to get maximum benefits from your turmeric or curcumin supplements, you’ll need...
05/21/19 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Best Supplements for Men Over 30: Essential Nutrients for Peak Performance
Why Men Over 30 Need Targeted Nutritional Support Beginning around age 30, certain physiological changes can have an effect on men’s wellness and your ability to enjoy your favorite activities. Changes to muscle mass, flexibility or stamina and impacts on cardiovascular health, sexual health or cognitive function. The good news: there are many proactive measures and supportive wellness supplements available to help bolster health now and for years to come. Here’s a listing of some of the best supplements for...
06/24/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Tart Cherry Benefits
Can something as simple and natural as tart cherry juice help support your health? This superfruit is anything but basic. Tart cherries are one of nature's best sources of powerful, health-promoting flavonoids that support joint health1 and provide valuable free radical protection for the whole body. Substances in tart cherry may also help support healthy collagen structures,2 and tart cherry might even help you sleep better!3 Until recently, tart cherries were used most often in baked goods and flavorings, but...
02/27/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Benefits of Vitamin C and The Best Vitamin C Supplements to Try
Vitamin C is one of the most widely recognized nutrients. When most people think of vitamin C, their thoughts immediately jump to immune support. That’s completely expected, considering vitamin C is essential for supporting the body’s natural defense system, but it does so much more! Vitamin C acts as a potent antioxidant that promotes cardiovascular health and supports the formation of collagen and L-carnitine as well as certain neurotransmitters.1 Vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism, and it may...
03/07/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What is Colostrum?
All female mammals, including humans, produce a nutrient-rich liquid called colostrum after giving birth.1 While it’s not milk, this milky fluid gives newborns a high dose of antibodies, nutrients, growth factors, protein and other essential compounds to prepare them for life outside the womb. Today, there are many health supplements made from bovine colostrum2 to maintain healthy immune function and provide antioxidant protection. Colostrum Benefits: What Is Colostrum and Why Is It Important? If you’re wondering what bovine colostrum is...
01/13/25 • Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD
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Your A-Z Guide to Herbal Supplements for Better Health
Looking for naturally-sourced ways to maintain health and vitality? We’ve rounded up a beneficial herb for every letter of the alphabet! They’re Mother Nature’s way to fight stress, keep joints healthy, soothe digestion, support heart health and so much more. You’re sure to find an herb to fit every wellness routine and health goal. Herbs to Fit Any Need Here's a list of some of the most powerful, and popular, herbal supplements available for supporting your good health: Ashwagandha Our...
03/09/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Top Foods That Promote Eye Health
You know it’s essential to protect your vision, but did you know nutrients from the foods you eat play a big role in the long-term health of your eyes? Some vision changes are a natural part of aging, with our eye health reflecting those effects over time.1 Unfortunately, most people don’t think about eye health until they start noticing vision changes. Annual eye exams are important, but what happens between those exams makes a considerable difference in the health of...
05/01/22 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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MSM Dosage per Day: How Much to Take?
Have you heard the buzz about MSM and its incredible wellness benefits? It’s certainly a powerhouse in the world of health supplements, but what is it, what are its benefits and how much should you be taking each day? To answer the first question, MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane, a long name for a sulfur compound that’s naturally found in many common foods. While it’s possible to get MSM from your diet, many cooking methods deplete the micronutrient from food,1 so...
06/17/25 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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What is Pycnogenol? Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
Pycnogenol is a traditional pine bark extract taken by many people from different walks of life and for almost as many different reasons. While pine bark extracts have been used by herbalists for thousands of years,1 this compound of plant-based chemicals may have only recently caught your attention. So, what is Pycnogenol? Pycnogenol is a compound derived from healthful phenolic elements found in the bark of French maritime (located near the sea) pine trees, although its active ingredients may also...
02/05/23 • Swanson staff
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Top Supplements for Heart Health
Maintaining vibrant cardiovascular health is at the heart of promoting overall wellness both today and over the long run. Eating a healthy diet high in fiber and making sure to incorporate exercise throughout the week are excellent steps you can take now to promote heart health. Having the help and support of high-quality and science-backed heart health supplements is another key to your cardio success. Let's look at some of the top supplements for heart health available today. Best Heart...
01/26/26 • Swanson staff
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10 Foods for Happy and Healthy Skin
We all know that our skin changes as we age. It loses firmness, radiance and suppleness. In addition to using creams, applying sunscreen and drinking lots of water, what else can you do to keep your skin healthy? Diet is extremely important. You probably already know that you should eat fruits and veggies, and maybe avoid dairy to keep your skin clear and radiant. But what foods out there actually help your skin stay firm? In the land of retinol...
07/23/24 • Swanson staff
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What Are Some Pre-Workout Alternatives?
Pre-workout supplements have become a go-to solution for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost energy, focus and endurance before hitting the gym. What is pre-workout? Typically, workout supplements contain caffeine, beta-alanine, creatine and other compounds designed to enhance performance. But not everyone wants—or needs—the full spectrum of ingredients in conventional pre-workouts. Some individuals experience unwanted side effects like jitteriness, crashes or digestive discomfort, while others prefer more natural or food-based alternatives. Whether you’re sensitive to caffeine, looking for cleaner options or simply want to switch things up,...
05/07/25 • Vitamin and Supplement Q&A
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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 eyesight can support an active lifestyle and has also been linked to better overall mental wellness.1 In order to enjoy optimal eye health over time, it’s important to eat a varied diet rich in vitamins and other nutrients that can support the different parts of the eye, such as the...
09/25/24 • Swanson staff
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10 Herbal Supplements to Boost Your Energy Levels
Energy is often a top priority when thinking about health. After all, if your energy levels are low, it’s hard to accomplish everything on your task list, much less get out of bed in the morning! Whether you’re looking for a solution to the afternoon slump, a boost before your workout or a way to perk yourself up for the entire day, there are a variety of herbal supplements to help support your energy levels. Here are our top 10:...
07/11/22 • Swanson staff
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Nourish Your Noggin
Clearer thinking, better memory, reduced stress and overall brain health: these are just some of the benefits you can gain from fueling up on brain-healthy nutrients. The foods you eat play a major role in your health and wellness, and there are some nutrients that are particularly nourishing for your brain. We’ve got your noggin covered with the best foods for brain health. Best Foods for Brain Health AvocadosAvocados are packed with vitamin K, vitamin C and folate, which can...
04/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Top 10 Mushrooms for Better Health
Mighty mushrooms are making waves in the wellness world. We’re using them as adaptogenic herbs for stress, immune boosters for year-round health, as a source of beauty nutrition and more. From delicious and nutritious mushroom recipes to potent mushroom supplements and even mushroom coffee—mushrooms are everywhere, and their benefits are many. Let’s explore some trending mushrooms and their benefits for body and mind. Mushrooms as Adaptogens Before exploring the top 10 types of mushrooms you’ll want to try, let’s get...
07/29/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Surprising Beer Beauty Uses for Hair and Skin
The end of September is usually marked by cooler temperatures, fewer hours of daylight, brilliant yellow, orange and red leaf colors, and many harvest festivals toasting nature’s bounty from the summer growing months. Also, beer lovers often raise a glass (or two!) to celebrate harvesting hops, the dried, flowering part of the hop plant used in brewing beer, and their favorite brews during many Octoberfests and brewing festivals around the globe. Pilsners, ales, ambers, malts, lagers, saisons, stouts, wheat or...
12/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
