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96 blog articles for 'fish'
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Creatine Monohydrate vs HCL: What Are the Differences?
Those who are exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle know that, in addition to diet and exercise, supplementation may help to enhance athletic performance and workout results. Creatine is one of the most well-researched and widely used supplements for improving athletic performance and muscle growth. Our bodies create amino acids to facilitate the production of creatine, which supports muscle growth and protein synthesis, and enhances energy production and cognitive function. Creatine is primarily stored in skeletal muscle and is also...
05/07/25 • Swanson Staff
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What is L-Lysine? Benefits, Uses & Side Effects
Do you take supplements to support your immune health? What about vitamins and minerals for collagen production, or a morning protein shake to boost your energy levels and physical fitness? If so, don’t overlook the health benefits of L-lysine. This amino acid could enhance absorption of nutrients, while also addressing key wellness goals like supporting the immune system and optimizing collagen production for healthy, glowing skin. While you can get some L-lysine from your diet, this amino acid is an...
03/09/25 • Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh
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Mood-Boosting Helpers to Stress Less This Holiday
This time of year is meant to be full of holiday cheer, but sometimes the festivities can cause a great deal of stress instead. Between monitoring spending, staying healthy and navigating time spent with family, “ho ho ho” can easily become “no no no.” These healthy hacks and nutrients may help you find a little more peace of mind to keep your holiday season merry and bright. Rock Around the Christmas Tree Whether it’s dancing, a walk around the neighborhood...
11/09/20 • Jack Lackey
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What Is Niacin?
Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin and that helps convert nutrients from food into energy via the formation of NAD and NADP. This organic compound can be found in certain foods and is absorbed by all tissues in the body. Since this essential nutrient cannot be stored in the body, it is important to get adequate amounts of niacin through a healthy diet, but supplemental forms can also ensure that you’re getting...
01/28/24 • Swanson Staff
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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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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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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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Everything You Need to Know About Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Acetyl L-carnitine comes from the Latin word for flesh, but don’t let its strange name scare you away. From increased energy to better sleep and improved brain function, this amino acid can tackle more than what “meats” the eye. How Does the Body Produce Acetyl L-Carnitine? Acetyl L-carnitine—or ALCAR—is a compound found in the body that plays a role in producing energy in addition to promoting brain function. Acetyl L-carnitine is made from L-carnitine. Your liver and kidney produce L-carnitine...
04/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Finally Talking About the Menopause Journey
Menopause can feel like a scary word. We know it means the end of a woman’s childbearing years, but what happens in the body during this change, and when? While we often picture a woman who is at least 50, the woman in our mind’s eye is older than the actual age when most women begin the transition. This disconnection makes too many women confused about menopause’s unique phases and symptoms and they may be unprepared for when it truly...
05/21/24 • Julie Larson, Senior Regulatory Specialist
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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong
How much do you know about your bones? Short of the fact that they make up your skeleton, you may not realize how important your bones are throughout your life. Bone health is an especially hot topic for women because they are much more likely to experience bone loss as they age.1 But don’t worry. We’ll tell you all about what you can do to maintain strong and healthy bones at any stage in your life! What Do Your Bones...
02/27/22 • Swanson Staff
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Be Fat Fluent: Best Fatty Foods for Your Diet
When you aim to eat a healthy diet every day, one of the first things you might consider is how much fat you’re eating. And you have probably heard people say you should focus on good fats instead of ‘bad’ fats. But what does it really mean, and why does it matter? What are healthy fats? Many people just try to cut out saturated fats and keep unsaturated fats in their diets, but it isn’t quite that simple. There are...
09/11/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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You're Probably Deficient in this Essential Vitamin!
Vitamin D is an essential part of maintaining your overall health and wellness, yet most people don’t realize how important it really is. Almost all of us have probably had suboptimal levels of this fat-soluble nutrient at one point or another, as much of the global population fails to achieve adequate vitamin D status, a situation which can mean increased risk of certain health challenges.1 With these numbers in mind, here are the three time-tested ways to increase your body's...
08/04/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Best Time to Take CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a name you might have heard mentioned by health enthusiasts, fitness buffs and folks interested in heart health. It’s a powerful antioxidant our bodies naturally produce to help cells make energy. But when it comes to taking CoQ10 supplements, what’s the best time to take CoQ10? Should it be morning or night? And how do you get the most from this helpful nutrient? Here’s what you need to know to get the greatest health benefits....
07/30/25 • 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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18 Tips and Foods to Support Joint Health
Maintaining healthy joints at any age is essential to mobility and overall wellness. From the foods you eat, to how you spend your day, there are many choices you can make to ensure you’re giving your joints the nutrition they need to operate at peak performance. Here are some important tips for supporting joint health: 1. Maintain a healthy weightThe more weight you have, the more pressure your body has on your joints.1 Getting to a healthy weight will help...
02/22/22 • Jenna M.
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Trending Sleeper Nutrients for Heart Health
When it comes to supplements that promote heart and cardio health, you’re probably already familiar with some of the all-stars like CoQ10 supplements and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. But did you know there are a number of other exciting, science-backed options that can give your heart a healthful boost? They’re known as sleeper nutrients, and they include vitamins, minerals and herbs like magnesium, vitamin C, garlic and more. Though some may be associated with other health benefits, don’t let that...
01/28/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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CoQ10 and Statins: Can Statins Lead to Low CoQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like compound that your body needs to keep cells healthy and energized. It is used by every cell of practically every living thing on the planet, including plants, animals, bacteria and of course, people. It’s such a widespread and essential component of life that it’s also referred to as ubiquinone or ubiquinol, which is a combination of the words ubiquitous (meaning it is everywhere) and quinone or quinol (referring to its structure). But if you...
08/26/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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How Much Protein Do I Need?
To give an idea of how important protein is to the human body, consider the word’s origin: protos. That’s Greek for “first,” as in of foremost importance. Protein is responsible for the muscles throughout your body, as well as other parts like hair, hormones, blood, all manner of connective tissues and even the enzymes that power your digestive system.1 Despite all that, most people continue to equate protein with bodybuilding, powerlifting and “bulking up.” True, protein is an essential part...
01/09/24 • Swanson staff
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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 lessons about the benefits of bone strength—and that vitamin K has a key role to play. What are Vitamins D3 and K2 and What Do They Do? Let’s back up. Why are these two vitamins vital to the body, especially in conjunction with bone and circulatory health? Vitamin D3 for...
11/26/24 • Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
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Jetsetter Wellness: Staying Healthy on the Go
Planes, trains, rideshares, even camels: no matter how you travel, you’ll want to stay healthy on the go! Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, heading to the ski slopes of Colorado, the shops of Paris, the beaches of Hawaii or on a less glamorous work trip, keeping your immune system healthy is one of the best ways to make for a worry-free adventure. Most people don’t get enough sleep or drink enough water when they travel, and those...
06/07/21 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Science of the Endocannabinoid System
Your Endocannabinoid System: What it is and How it Works If you’re thinking about diving into the exciting world of cannabidiol (CBD) hemp extracts to promote your overall wellbeing, you’re not alone! Thanks to its speedy growth in popularity, CBD hemp extracts are now easily accessible in oil tinctures, gummies, softgels, capsules, skin balms and more. But before you start using CBD, it’s important to first understand how it reacts inside your body and why, which all comes down to...
06/18/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Best Supplements for Runners, Plus Running Tips
In many ways, running is the perfect form of exercise. You can go at your own pace and you don’t need special equipment or an expensive membership to get started—just an open road or trail, a decent pair of running shoes and a little free time to enjoy the journey. Running is excellent for your mental and physical health, but it’s important not to overdo it and to build a foundation for success by starting slow, taking days off and...
07/17/24 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
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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 to creating an “effective” workout or fitness routine, many people turn to supplements to enhance their performance and end results. In the world of fitness, you’ll find that there are a lot of workout supplements to choose from, ranging from pre-workout powders and protein shakes to fish oils and BCAAs. But which ones are worth taking and...
09/10/24 • Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh
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Build Xtraordinary Eyes: Nutrition for Eye Health
Why is eye health so important? Taking care of your eyes might not be something you think about often, beyond having your vision checked and wearing sunglasses, but it takes more than that. You can get ahead of potential age and lifestyle-related eye concerns and keep your eyes healthy by making small changes to your habits and focusing on nutrition that supports eye health. One of the biggest concerns in eye health is exposure to blue light from our electronic...
04/29/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
