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133 blog articles for 'mood'
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Ways to Support Passion and Sexual Health
Feeling romance in the air? Sexual health is a big part of your health and wellness journey. And just like every other area of fitness, there are ways you can give your body a little extra support to help maintain sexual vitality. We all want to feel confident when we get close to our partner and benefit from the affirming touch of our loved one. And, science is on our side. Hugging helps stimulate the vagus nerve, one of the...
02/13/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Ashwagandha Benefits for Men
Discover the top ashwagandha benefits for men, including stress support, healthy testosterone, muscle recovery, sleep quality, and reproductive health.
06/30/26 • Swanson Staff
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What is Chromium?
As one of Mother Nature’s go-to blood sugar regulators, chromium helps insulin do its job of converting sugars and starches into energy by aiding the transport of glucose into the cells.1 It also plays a role in the normal metabolism and storage of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. While we don’t require large amounts of chromium to maintain normal metabolic function, it’s still an essential mineral that must be accounted for in our daily diets. Signs of Chromium Deficiency Many Americans...
01/26/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Top Potassium Food Sources & Potassium Health Benefits
Potassium is a mineral that's often paired with magnesium in supplement form, and for good reason. Potassium and magnesium are two of the most important electrolyte minerals utilized by the human body, and it’s important that you’re taking in enough of both to maintain the hundreds of bodily functions that require the two minerals. For more on magnesium, be sure to check out Magnesium Benefits and Uses. For now, however, let's take a closer look at the benefits and natural...
08/13/24 • Swanson staff
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Top Supplements for the Carnivore Diet
The carnivore diet is a meat-centric eating plan that emphasizes animal-based foods while eliminating plant-based ingredients.1 Followers typically consume only meat, fish, eggs and animal-derived products like bone broth and some dairy. While this approach can simplify food choices and offer certain health benefits, it can also lead to gaps in essential nutrients typically found in fruits, vegetables and grains. If you are concerned about carnivore diet deficiencies, you may be wondering: What supplements do I need to take on...
05/14/25 • Swanson Staff
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Top 5 Customer Favorites to Refresh Your Routine
Our customers know a thing or two about what they like and what works best for them. Check out their top five faves to refresh your routine.
01/22/26 • Swanson staff
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The Best Way to Simply Hydrate
Maintaining proper hydration is an excellent way to boost overall health and wellness in any season. For example, when you’re well hydrated, your body is better able to regulate its internal temperature. It also means more lubricated joints for smoother mobility and comfort. Hydration even plays a role in promoting a strong immune system and a positive mood and outlook in addition to helping you rest better at night.1 And that’s not all! When you’re well hydrated, you can enjoy...
08/07/24 • Swanson staff
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Wellness Reset: Supplements to Refresh
There comes a point when hectic schedules, poor eating habits or the unexpected surprises of life can leave you feeling tired, distracted and less than on top of things. This may come after the holidays or maybe during a difficult experience. As you self-assess, you may notice your hair or skin reflecting your overall sense of sluggishness, your energy levels depleted or maybe you even notice changes in your digestive or immune function. But there’s good news! A wellness reset...
12/11/25 • Britta Sather, LN
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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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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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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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Vitamin B12 Rich Foods (for Vegans and Omnivores)
Vitamin B12 Rich Foods (for Vegans and Omnivores) As part of the B vitamin complex, water-soluble vitamin B12 – also known as cobalamin due to its elemental cobalt makeup – contributes to your body’s natural energy production and other related biological processes.1 B12 is the largest and most complex vitamin, which results in a few important implications for human health. Because of its large chemical structure, your body can’t absorb vitamin B12 as easily as most of the other B...
04/03/16 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Easy Ways to Energize Your Mind
No matter your age or stage of life, we’re willing to bet that you’d love to feel more energetic, both mentally and physically, throughout the day. A boost of brain energy can help you power through challenging workdays, an extra-long chore list, extensive travel itineraries, fun outdoor adventures and much more! And luckily, it’s easier than you may think. Here are some simple and effective ways to energize your mind every day. 1. Stock Up on Brain Food Certain nutrients...
05/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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What is Chelated Magnesium? Benefits, Uses and More
Up to 15% of Americans are deficient in magnesium (this number is even higher for those who are hospitalized or sick — an estimated 65% of critically ill patients are low in magnesium).[1] Could a lack of this essential mineral be why you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s burdens, struggling with sleep problems or feeling fatigued? Whether you want to boost your exercise performance or feel more balanced and healthy emotionally, chelated magnesium offers numerous benefits and uses. What is Chelated...
12/09/24 • Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
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This Mushroom Puts Simba to Shame: Top 4 Benefits of Lion's Mane
When you hear a name like lion’s mane, your first thought may be Mufasa, not mushrooms. While the king of the jungle is definitely top dog (or cat) of the animal kingdom, its fungi counterpart is an underfoot force to be reckoned with. So, in the supplement world, what exactly is lion’s mane? What can it do to benefit our health? Let’s do some digging on this fierce fungus. What is Lion’s Mane Mushroom? Lion’s mane gets its luxurious name...
11/21/24 • Medically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Oseh
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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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Ashwagandha Benefits for Women
Explore the science-backed benefits of ashwagandha for women, from improved sleep and stress response to hormone and immune support.
05/14/26 • Swanson Staff
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Spring Health Hacks
Every year as the season begins to change from winter to spring, the sunlight begins to grow and we get just a little more pep in our step looking forward to the warmth that's just around the bend. While we still have a few chilly days to go before we can stash away those sweaters, now is the perfect time to step up our health and wellness game so we can greet the months ahead happier and healthier than ever....
02/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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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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What is NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)?
N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC for short, is a form of cysteine, an essential amino acid needed for protein synthesis in the body. A growing number of people are turning to NAC supplements to support their health and wellness goals. Benefits of NAC NAC has been linked to a range of health benefits. Let’s delve into some of the potential NAC benefits in more detail. NAC is Important for Making Glutathione, a Mighty Antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) works by boosting levels of an...
09/22/24 • Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
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12 Best Teas for Wellness, Energy, Sleep, Calm and Digestion
Pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, but historians estimate tea was discovered more than 5,000 years ago in Southeast China, Tibet or Northern India. Though accounts of its earliest usage are more based on legend than verifiable historical fact, tea is enjoyed throughout the world and in some cases, it's become a part of the fabric of the various cultures that enjoy its many virtues. From Japanese tea ceremonies to afternoon tea in Great Britain, the various ways in which...
07/13/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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
