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86 blog articles for 'minerals magnesium'
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Multivitamins for Seniors and Other Age Groups: Which Multivitamin Is Right for You?
Learn how multivitamins differ for children, teens, men, women and older adults, including nutrient needs, safety considerations and how to choose a formula.
08/16/21 • Swanson Staff
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Natural Stress Support Allies
These days it’s easy to feel stressed out. Whether it’s stress from work or just a busy schedule, there’s plenty out there to affect your mood. Fortunately, you’re not alone in feeling this way, as the American Psychological Association reports that about a third of us feel under stress often, while about half report that stress has a negative effect on our personal lives.1 Thankfully, there are natural stress support allies available to help when you need it. No need...
03/24/22 • Swanson staff
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9 of the Best Supplements & Vitamins for Women Over 50
Getting the nutrients we need to stay healthy is important at every age as the needs of our bodies change over time. As part of the aging process, our bodies require more of certain nutrients, such as Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) , leaving it up to us to fill in those gaps.1 Making sure you have optimal levels of other nutrients, like calcium for strong bones, may also mean adding targeted supplements, such as for joint health, to your healthy diet. Your 50s are a...
06/05/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Your Complete Guide to Calcium Supplements
Calcium is a key mineral for supporting bone heath and many people choose to supplement with it.1 Similar to the many different types of magnesium supplements, there are numerous types of calcium to choose from... so how do you know that you’re taking the right type? Types of Calcium: Comparing the Best Calcium Supplement Forms When it comes to choosing a calcium supplement, there are several factors to consider, such as the amount of calcium it contains and how well your body can absorb...
04/14/24 • Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
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Brewer's Yeast What It Is & How to Use It
As the name suggests, brewer’s yeast is best known for beer brewing, but there’s a lot more to be said about it. It comes from a single-cell fungus known as Saccharomyces cervisiae. It is a favorite among vegetarians and vegans due to its B vitamin and protein content, and it comes with a ton of health benefits.Brewer’s yeast features chromium as well as other essential vitamins and minerals, some of which contain high levels that help boost your recommended daily...
08/16/16 • Jenna M.
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Top Vitamins & Supplements for Bone Health
As we age, a key goal that we may prioritize is keeping our bodies strong and healthy. This goal can present itself in more than one way—some may focus more on their joint health, others on weight management and exercise. All good things, but sometimes we forget about our very foundation. Our bones provide the structure (or skeleton, literally) for our body—without them things might look a little...different. Keeping our bones strong over time is important for everyone, but sometimes...
04/07/24 • Swanson Staff
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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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Top 10 Vitamins & Supplements for Men Over 50
Explore 10 vitamins and supplements men over 50 may consider, from vitamin B12 and omega-3s to protein powder and multivitamins. Get a practical guide to what they do and how to find options that fit your routine.
05/02/23 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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14 Foods That Support Healthy Blood Pressure
Diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol consumption, are the main factors that contribute to heart health (or ill health, as the case may be). Below is a list of foods that support healthy blood pressure levels already within normal levels based on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the “Americanized” version of the Mediterranean diet. So which foods made the cut? Everyone knows that foods low in sodium and rich in...
09/13/20 • Ben H.
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What is Bone Broth & What are the Benefits of Bone Broth
Bone broth is trending in the health and wellness world, with products showing up in our social media feeds, health food stores and in hip restaurants across the country. We’re drinking it out of mugs, adding bone broth collagen powder to smoothies and telling our friends how amazing it is—but do you know why? If you haven’t tried bone broth yet, you’re probably wondering what all the buzz is about. After all, isn’t bone broth just soup? Well, not quite....
03/03/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Grocery Guide: 10 Foods Loaded with Zinc
Calcium, magnesium, iron…everyone knows about these common minerals and why they’re important to maintaining a healthy body. Zinc is another powerful mineral, but for many, its benefits and natural sources remain something of a mystery. To help clear things, we've put together this grocery list of foods that will ensure your daily zinc intake is on par with your body’s needs. But before we get started, let’s do a quick overview of the importance of zinc to your overall health....
06/13/22 • Swanson staff
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10 Sleep Supplements
We’ve all had one of those nights—the kind that leaves us staring at the ceiling at 3am or tossing and turning, searching for sleepy solace. It’s bound to happen every once in a while, especially if you have a habit of getting in some screen time before bed. But if you’re one of the 40 million Americans that sleep fewer than six hours each night, you already know how that makes you feel: downright sluggish!1 You deserve better. Luckily, there are...
07/07/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Homemade Grain-Free Granola Recipe
Grain-free granola packs a punch when it comes to nutrition. Not only is it heart smart, it’s also delicious and easy to make! Granola is typically grain based, but this recipe calls for no grains and instead focuses on healthy nuts and seeds. This recipe is filled with antioxidants from a variety of ingredients, adding a hearty dose of micronutrients. Each serving is nutrient dense, naturally sweetened and packs a ton of flavor while providing healthy omega-3 fats, plant-based...
03/18/21 • Swanson Staff
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Hydration
Hot summer days can make it easy to get dehydrated, but proper hydration isn’t just something we should be thinking about when it’s hot. Did you know that you lose two and a half, to three cups of body fluid in a day just by living? And, if you're exercising in the heat or even just sweating from being outside, you can lose additional body fluid. As you lose body fluids, you also lose precious minerals and electrolytes needed to...
06/18/24 • Dr. Darrin Starkey
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Best Supplements for Men’s Health: A Practical Guide
Discover the best supplements for men’s health, including multivitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s and more to support energy, heart, prostate, and muscle health
07/06/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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Top Five Herbs to Grow Indoors
Fresh herbs can turn simple dishes into something special. And the best part? You don’t need a garden or good weather to grow your own. Some of the tastiest and most frequently used herbs are also some of the easiest to grow indoors. All you need to get started is a sunny window or grow light, some seeds or starter plants, potting soil, and a few, small indoor planters. Here are our top picks for the best indoor herbs to...
04/19/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Top 16 Vitamins & Supplements for Women Over 30 & Women Over 40
Getting older just doesn’t seem fair, does it? Sure, it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we should sit back and take it! There are plenty of healthy ways to combat or smooth over some of the unwanted changes age may bring. Looking and feeling your best takes cultivating a balance between mind and body health, staying active, and getting optimal nutrition to fight the signs of aging you’re likely to encounter in your 30s and 40s. These are probably going...
06/11/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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How to Build Your First Supplement Routine
New to supplements? Learn how to build your first supplement routine with simple steps, starter supplements, timing tips, and beginner-friendly guidance.
04/01/26 • Swanson Staff
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Wellness Made Delicious
Supporting your overall health has never been easier, or more delicious. Our new line of health gummies offers you a wide variety of delightful flavors that are as fun to take as they are beneficial to your overall wellness. For decades, Swanson has been proud to serve our customers as a trusted health supplement company that offers great innovations at an even greater value. Now, we’re proud to offer a whole new range of options for promoting your daily wellness...
07/14/22 • Swanson Staff
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Live with Vitality: 7 Things to Help Boost Your Vitality
More energy, less stress, and a healthier body and mind - here are 7 tips to help you boost your vitality.
07/14/25 • Swanson Staff
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Kick-Start Your Morning: 6 Morning Hacks for an Amazing Start to Your Day
You don’t need to be a morning person to start your day feeling energized and refreshed. If you usually wake up feeling sluggish, you might just need to make a few healthful changes to get you on the right track for a better day. Kick-start your morning by adding these hacks to your morning ritual. Start Your Day the Night Before If you want to wake up bright-eyed and avoid rushing through your morning, get a head start the night...
02/04/18 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Top 8 Respiratory Support Ingredients
These respiratory heroes are pros when it comes to cold weather woes: 1. TAG TEAM RESPIRATORY SUPPORT Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant flavonoid found in a wide range of foods and plants including apples, various berries, green tea, red grapes, onions and ginkgo biloba. Quercetin’s antioxidant effects help promote immune health and studies also indicate that it may support healthy respiratory function.1,2 Quercetin is often combined with bromelain in supplements, since bromelain may enhance the absorption of quercetin. Bromelain is...
10/03/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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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 many people concerned about joint health, it isn’t surprising that joint care supplements are increasingly available. Nourishing your joints may be one of the most important things you can do to stay flexible and mobile as you age to support healthy joints and active lifestyles. But with so many joint...
08/12/24 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
