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72 blog articles for 'omega-3 fatty acids'
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Magnesium Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet
Learn which magnesium-rich foods can boost your intake, support energy and sleep, and help you meet your daily magnesium needs naturally.
06/25/26 • Swanson staff
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The Essential Guide to Natural Respiratory Support
Springtime offers us sunshine, budding flowers and blooming trees. But for many of us, these are the very elements that make venturing outside into the glorious post-winter world an unpleasant event. Seasonal respiratory challenges exacerbated by tree pollen—and in more humid areas, mold—can make springtime a lousy time of year. For people with certain sensitivities, these challenges can result in sneezing, coughing, congestion, itchy eyes and a runny nose.1So why does this happen? In some folks, the body’s immune system...
04/13/22 • 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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8 Ways to Use Hemp for Mind Body & Home
Hemp is certainly having its moment in the sun, and with good reason. It can be used in countless ways to promote overall wellbeing in your body, in your mind and in your home. But if you’re not exactly sure where to start, the world of hemp products can be rather overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve highlighted eight easy ways to use this multifaceted plant every day of the week. 1. Add Hemp Hearts to Your Morning Breakfast Routine...
06/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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CoQ10 Pairings for Heart Health, Energy, Skin & Endurance
You may have heard about the benefits of CoQ10, but there is so much more to the story. CoQ10 alone is a pretty amazing compound, but when you pair it with other specific supplements the results can be dramatic.
05/29/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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Brilliant Beauty Basics Our Top Ingredients for Brilliant Hair Skin & Nails
What’s the secret to health that shows? Good health is more than skin deep. Your lifestyle and overall nutrition play important roles in keeping your hair, skin and nails in tip-top condition. But there are some ingredients that are particularly beneficial when it comes to helping you look vibrant and healthy. Here are a few of the best ingredients for healthy-looking hair, skin and nails. 1. Coffee for Skincare Coffee is good for more than giving your body an energy...
06/10/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Say Hello to the Sunshine Vitamin: Top Foods High in Vitamin D
Vitamin D has become one of the most popular supplements in recent years thanks to increasing interest from the scientific community, which is continuing to find new links between vitamin D and various health concerns.1 In fact, vitamin D has become so popular, it’s even earned itself a nickname: the Sunshine Vitamin. That nickname, however, has become somewhat of a blessing and a curse. While it’s true the human body produces natural vitamin D when your skin is exposed to...
04/11/22 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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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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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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What is a Keto Diet?
Trendsetting-celebrity endorsements have the internet buzzing about the keto diet. It’s topping newsfeeds and sneaking into inboxes everywhere. But what is the keto diet craze all about? Should you try the keto diet? And how does it even work? This diet definitely isn’t right for everyone. The keto diet is an extremely low-carb, high-fat diet that essentially tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting. The goal of this method is the same as many other weight-loss diets—to get your body...
07/22/20 • 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
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Supplements for Runners
Running is one of the oldest sports in the world — in fact, it was once the only sport in the Olympics1 — and continues to be one of America's most popular forms of cardiovascular exercise.2 And while most Americans3 don't get enough daily exercise, experts report that running is one of the best workouts4 with the best health benefits. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete training for your next Ironman, or a weekend warrior wanting to shake off the weekday...
04/14/25 • Swanson Staff
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Get Supermarket Smart: Grocery Store Hacks
Grocery shopping might seem like a simple enough task, but the second you walk into many supermarkets, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by options and spend more time and money than you originally planned. Flashy packaging, strategically placed product displays, and sales on products you may never actually use all serve as distractions that keep you in the store longer and can run up your total grocery bill. Get supermarket smart by saving time (and money) in the grocery store,...
06/02/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Jojoba Oil Uses: Top 10 Uses 3 DIY Recipes
Natural products are gaining popularity, especially when it comes to skincare. If you're looking for a plant-based addition to your self care regimen that's both affordable and effective, why not consider jojoba oil? What is Jojoba Oil? Jojoba oil (ho-HO-ba) is one of many natural products with increased attention lately for its ability to multi-task. Contrary to popular belief, jojoba oil isn’t oil; it’s actually a liquid wax. Jojoba oil comes from seeds found on a desert shrub in the...
07/18/22 • Swanson staff
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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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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
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Protein Benefits The Best Types of Protein & How Much Protein You Need
Getting enough protein every day can benefit your body in some surprising ways. From weight maintenance to skin health, muscle preservation and more, protein nourishment helps us be our most energized, radiant, healthiest selves. But shopping for the best protein powder may leave you with a lot of questions. What is a complete protein? How much protein do you really need? How exactly does protein help the body? We’re here to answer these questions as well as help you choose...
05/22/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Real Food: A Revival or a Revolution?
Today, the interest in real foods has become more than just a trend. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed these days to find a nutritionist or dietitian who'd argue that a refined, processed diet is superior to a whole foods diet rich in fruits and vegetables. But even for the kale smoothie enthusiasts among us, it’s still nearly impossible to get all the nutrients we need through food alone. Unfortunately, only 38% of Americans regularly consume a healthful diet.1 So, what...
06/14/22 • Swanson staff
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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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What is the Ideal Turmeric Dosage for Health Benefits?
Turmeric and its well-researched antioxidant components, curcuminoids, have many beneficial uses–from supporting memory, mood and attention to promoting digestive and skin health.1,2 The roots of this ancient plant, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, have been used as a spice, health tonic and food dye for ages. And now many of us are getting the benefits of turmeric and curcumin from supplements, skin creams and even our turmeric lattes. Turmeric is everywhere! But is it possible to have too much of...
03/30/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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4 Delicious, Healthy Baked Donut Recipe Hacks
Yes, you read that right—healthy donuts! Sound too good to be true? No way. The key to staying healthy and happy isn’t depriving yourself of all the things you love. It’s about balance. You can make sure your nutritional needs are met and still enjoy delicious foods you love, especially when you have healthy recipes like these on hand that pack in both nutrition and flavor. Try these healthy donut recipe hacks to satisfy your sweet tooth, and maybe even...
06/10/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, 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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Taking Nattokinase & K-2: A Heart Health Dynamic Duo
What do Japanese folklore and fermented soybeans have to do with your heart health? It turns out quite a lot actually. If you haven’t heard of the connection between nattokinase and vitamin K2, you are in for an interesting story. While this dynamic duo doesn’t work together directly, their synergy supports your body in a number of ways. You will learn how both nattokinase and vitamin K2 work in the body to support heart health and why you may want...
06/16/25 • Swanson Staff
