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86 blog articles for 'minerals magnesium'
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Top Supplements for Golfers
Enhancing Golf Performance Naturally Golf may appear leisurely on the surface, but it demands a unique combination of physical precision, mental focus and endurance. From powerful drives to delicate putts, a golfer’s performance hinges on core strength, joint flexibility, sharp concentration and consistent energy levels. While regular practice and proper technique are essential, nutrition—and specifically targeted supplementation—can play a vital role in supporting overall performance and recovery. Whether you're a weekend enthusiast or a competitive player, the right golf supplements...
05/18/25 • Swanson Staff
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8 Foods Packed with Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant that benefits several areas of health. First, it's a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it remains in your tissues longer once absorbed. It’s also known for supporting the health of your immune system, brain, bones, skin and eyes, as well as overall wellness.1 The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is 3,000 IU for men and 2,300 IU for women. Pregnant women should strive for 2,600 IU, while lactating women should get 4,300 IU daily.2...
04/05/21 • Jenna M.
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A Quick Guide to Hygge: The Art of Coziness
The Danes know a couple things that all of us can agree on: it’s important to be kind to yourself, and that enjoying relaxed moments in a cozy atmosphere is good for the soul. In fact, they’ve made these notions a central part of their culture through a practice known as hygge. We think they just may be onto something! According to the United Nations World Happiness Report, Denmark is ranked among the happiest countries in the world, and they...
07/10/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What Does It Mean for Supplements to Be Certified Halal?
Finding the best supplements to meet your needs doesn’t mean compromising on the dietary values that are important to you and your family. That’s why Swanson is proud to offer many halal-certified supplements to support your wellness, your way. Swanson was founded with a mission to bring wellness to the world and when we say everyone deserves a trusted partner for their health journey, we mean it. Offering products that adhere to a wide variety of dietary preferences—be it vegan...
09/24/25 • Swanson staff
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Vitamin K2: Types, Benefits and Food Sources
Discovered in the 1920s, vitamin K is similar to vitamin B in that it's more of a family of nutrients than one single compound. Vitamin K1, for example, is a nutrient found naturally in leafy green vegetables, while vitamin K2, a fat soluble micronutrient, is most often found in meats, cheeses, eggs, fermented dairy products and other fermented foods like natto. K2 (also known as menaquinone) is the lesser known K vitamin, but it’s catching the attention of researchers and...
03/07/22 • Amy Sunderman, 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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18 Food Replacement Hacks that Make Healthy Eating Easy
Eating healthfully at every single meal can be a challenge, but simply replacing some of your usual pantry staples with healthier options can help in a really big way! When we’re hungry, we tend to reach for what’s on hand. And by keeping healthy food swaps around, we set ourselves up for nutritional success. That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor. Some of these healthy swaps are even more delicious and flavorful than what they’ve replaced! It also doesn’t...
07/16/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Science Behind Your Pill - Real Food Vitamins
Let’s face it: our eating habits aren’t always in line with what we know is best. Getting all the nutrients we need to stay healthy can be challenging with modern diets. Unfortunately, research shows that most of us don’t meet the recommended amounts of essential vitamins and minerals each day.1 While supplements aren’t a replacement for healthy eating, they can help us fill the gaps in our diet. Thanks to new vitamins made from real foods, we can now choose...
06/08/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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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 the globe live in places where air pollution exceeds their guideline limits.1 Likewise, millions of people in the United States experience respiratory health concerns each year.2 Supporting respiratory health is important. Here are some tips from Swanson's in-house licensed nutritionist Britta Sather: While there are plenty of things you can do...
08/12/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry
Is your pantry packed with the right foods? Keeping healthy food on hand is the key to eating well, getting the nutrients you need and losing weight. If you have unhealthy foods around, there’s a higher chance you’ll eat those instead. Pack your pantry with real foods and nutrient-rich essential ingredients to ensure you always have wholesome, good-for-you options available. As a bonus, real food makes for a tidy pantry, and healthy, whole food ingredients might inspire you to experiment...
06/12/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Fibermaxxing for Gut & Heart Health: Trend or Tried-and-True?
Science has long demonstrated the links between fiber and gut health, and even fiber and heart health, but for many people today, getting enough fiber in their daily diet may not be top of mind. A new trend, however, may be changing that. It’s called fibermaxxing, and the new approach is being used by a growing number of people to increase their daily fiber intake with the goal of benefiting many other aspects of health in the process. More than...
10/21/25 • Britta Sather, LN
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Take Care of U: 6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Short on time? Juggling a lot of responsibilities? It can be challenging to find the time to take care of ourselves when there are so many other things to take care of. But taking care of yourself shouldn’t be an afterthought. You deserve to be happy and healthy, and when you take care of yourself, you’ll have more energy to take care of everything else, too! Here are 6 simple ways to take better care of your mind and body...
12/28/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Vitamins for Immune System Support
Learn which nutrients support immune health, including C, D, zinc, and herbals, plus natural food sources and supplement tips.
06/03/26 • Swanson Staff
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4 Reasons You Should Eat Whole Grains Every Day
Many trendy diets today rely heavily on lean proteins and monounsaturated fats to fill your plate, but if you ask us, nobody puts healthy carbohydrates in a corner. Whole grains are an essential part of a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet for a handful of reasons, and there are so many delicious options to choose from. No matter the meal of the day, whole grains are here to take your nutrition game to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know...
09/11/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Healthy Ways to Celebrate Friendship
June 8th is National Best Friend Day, a holiday created to recognize just how important our closest friends are to our mutual happiness and wellbeing. Actually, there’s more than one day on the calendar for celebrating our friends. There is International Day of Friendship or Friendship Day (August 5th) and there is even an International Friendship Month (February). Why so many days to celebrate our friends? No matter how you look at it, we are stronger together. From the little...
06/07/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Best Ways to Cleanse & Detox
When you think of detoxing, what comes to mind first? Healthy eating plans? Juice cleanses? Detox teas? Detox supplements? There are so many options for detoxing your body that it can be hard to sort through it all and know what’s best. This article will help you decode the best ways to cleanse and detox, plus offer some top tips for getting the most of out of your cleansing and detoxing regimen. How Long Should a Cleanse or Detox Diet...
11/16/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Collagen vs. Gelatin: What's the Difference?
Collagen vs. Gelatin: What's the Difference? Are you thinking about getting in on the collagen trend? We don’t blame you! It’s hard to say no to a protein that does so much, from helping keep joints healthy to boosting skin hydration and elasticity. It even boasts some gut-supporting benefits too! But, as with any new wellness trend, you probably have questions. Especially considering there are a lot of different types of collagen supplements available. And what about gelatin? Are collagen...
05/20/21 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Health Tips for Busy Moms
Being a mom today means being busy almost around the clock! There are family, work and community responsibilities to keep in mind, but you can’t forget one of the most important responsibilities of all: taking care of yourself! When you’re a mom with a lot on your plate, “you time” is probably the first thing to get slashed from your calendar when schedules get tight. But making time to take care of yourself is essential and can make everything else...
06/09/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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For a Healthy Heart, Never Skip a Beet!
Our health and wellness affect every part of our lives and those of our loved ones. That’s why it’s so important to consider heart health as part of an overall vision of wellbeing, regardless of age. But did you know that one of the best paths to a healthy heart is incorporating beets into your daily supplement routine? That’s right—beets! Believe it or not, the list of health benefits of beets covers everything from supporting brain health1 to boosting sports...
02/14/22 • Swanson Staff
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Say Om: 6 Tips to Help You Relax and Reduce Stress
Take a deep breath, release it slowly, and say "oommm..." Do you need more oms in your life like we do? Almost everyone faces stress daily. Between work and home life, being there for our loved ones and other commitments, we manage a lot of responsibilities every day. Along with all those responsibilities comes the seemingly inevitable: stress. Yet, it doesn’t need to be that way. We know stress isn’t good for our bodies, and it can take a toll...
02/27/22 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
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Feel Forever Young: Health Tips for Every Age
In the past when you heard someone mention “anti-aging,” expensive skin creams may have come to mind. But the anti-aging trend has shifted as people have rightfully become more focused on natural health and longevity rather than quick-fixes. Longevity-related words like mitochondria (which are involved in cellular energy production) and telomeres (a DNA component that changes with age), which were previously reserved for scientific communities, are starting to become buzzwords as more people embrace the idea of healthy aging being much...
07/31/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Back to School Health Tips
With the first day of school right around the corner, it’s a busy time of the year for parents and children alike. Between shopping for school supplies, picking the perfect backpack, finding an outfit for the first day, and trying to make the most out of the remaining days of summer, there’s just a lot going on! This is one of the most important times of the year because getting your children off to a great start for school, no...
07/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
