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296 blog articles for 'vitamins'
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Wellness 101: What Supplements Are and How They Fit into a Healthy Life
New to wellness? Learn what supplements are, how they work, and when they help. A beginner-friendly guide to vitamins, minerals, and healthy living.
01/22/26 • Swanson Staff
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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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8 Nutritional Gifts for Runners
Looking for the best gifts for runners? If you have a runner in your life, you probably know just how dedicated they are to the sport and that they’re committed to long term performance. Not all of us run marathons, but that doesn’t change how important it is for us to get out there again and again and log those miles consistently. And for most joggers, running just isn’t negotiable. So, the best gift you can give a runner is...
04/25/24 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, 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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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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Top Supplements for Cortisol Levels
Managing cortisol levels is essential for maintaining good health, especially in today’s fast- paced, high-stress world. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress as part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," is vital in regulating metabolism, immune function and the body's response to stress However, when cortisol levels stay elevated for too long, it can contribute to issues like anxiety, weight gain, fatigue and sleep disturbances. That’s where supplementation can make...
05/13/25 • Swanson Staff
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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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Cauliflower Nutrition & Benefits Plus Easy Cauliflower Recipes
Thinking of getting in on the cauliflower trend? More and more people are turning this hearty vegetable into creative, delectable dishes or eating it raw with or without a dip. Breeze through your grocer’s frozen section, and you’ll likely find pizza crusts, bagels, risotto and even bread made from cauliflower too! So why is everyone so crazy for cauliflower? It’s packed with nutrients and offers a great swap for high carb foods like potatoes and pasta. Let’s explore cauliflower and...
06/05/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Best 10 Supplements for Energy
Keeping up with day-to-day living isn’t always a walk in the park. Exhaustion can creep up bit-by-bit as you take on daily demands, leaving you feeling drained and possibly unable to tackle other responsibilities you may still have. If you’re familiar with fatigue and are looking for a way to sustain healthy energy levels, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best supplements for energy that can help give you the boost you need to meet your daily demands....
03/26/24 • 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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What is Colostrum?
All female mammals, including humans, produce a nutrient-rich liquid called colostrum after giving birth.1 While it’s not milk, this milky fluid gives newborns a high dose of antibodies, nutrients, growth factors, protein and other essential compounds to prepare them for life outside the womb. Today, there are many health supplements made from bovine colostrum2 to maintain healthy immune function and provide antioxidant protection. Colostrum Benefits: What Is Colostrum and Why Is It Important? If you’re wondering what bovine colostrum is...
01/13/25 • Medically reviewed by Justine Hays, RD
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The Science Behind Magnesium for Stress, Mood & Beyond
Who knew one little mineral could do so much for our health? Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for your body. Every organ uses it in some way, especially your heart, kidneys, muscles and bones. Magnesium helps keep your heart happy and your immune and nervous systems healthy, but it helps your mind, too. Magnesium is a top supplement for managing stress and easing anxious minds while supporting health and wellness throughout your body. Unfortunately, most people...
03/14/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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Get in the Mood: 7 Ways to Balance Your Mood
Sometimes you’re just not in the mood to do anything. We all have those days. While fluctuating moods and feelings are normal, it can be problematic when you have more “blah” days than happy or productive ones. The restorative power of nutrition can be a helpful component in your quest towards emotional wellness. What are some ways you can become master over your mind so that mood changes don’t dictate your day? 1. Exercise The benefits of exercise have been...
08/25/21 • Swanson Staff
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Daily Supplements: A Nutritionist's Guide for Beginners
The best vitamins and supplements to take for men and women looking to improve overall health as recommended by our in-house licensed nutritionist
01/22/26 • Britta Sather, LN
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Quinoa and Cranberry Salad
Sick of the same old spinach salads? It's time to try something new. This Quinoa and Cranberry Salad features a not-so-secret ingredient—Brussels sprouts! This versatile vegetable is packed with nutrition: vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fiber, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and more. Pair that with the flavors of our tangy citrus vinaigrette for a delightful dish! This is the salad to bring to parties if you want to show your friends how serious you are about salad. — Jenna M....
01/13/26 • Swanson Health
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12 (Actually Tasty!) Heart-Healthy Foods
Fill your plate with these heart-healthy foods for a nutritional boost! Making sure your diet features a variety of food sources is an excellent way to promote long-term heart health. 1Salmon Eating fatty fish like salmon twice a week provides your body with omega-3 EFAs which have been linked to supporting markers of cardiovascular health and vitality.1 2Berries Not only do berries have high polyphenol content, they also contain anthocyanins. These nutrients are known to promote healthy blood flow and to...
08/20/23 • Swanson staff
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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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Manage 4 Common Vision Concerns with These Solutions
Vision concerns are common to most Americans at some point in their lives, whether from environmental influences or a medical condition. Common concerns include eyestrain, age-related vision changes, or even the simple discomfort that comes from having dry eyes. Our experts have laid out four common vision concerns and some helpful tips on how to manage them simply and effectively. Four Common Vision Concerns 1Eyestrain Eyestrain is definitely no fun, with most folks who experience this concern reporting headaches, eyes...
05/09/22 • Swanson staff
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6 Surprising Beer Beauty Uses for Hair and Skin
The end of September is usually marked by cooler temperatures, fewer hours of daylight, brilliant yellow, orange and red leaf colors, and many harvest festivals toasting nature’s bounty from the summer growing months. Also, beer lovers often raise a glass (or two!) to celebrate harvesting hops, the dried, flowering part of the hop plant used in brewing beer, and their favorite brews during many Octoberfests and brewing festivals around the globe. Pilsners, ales, ambers, malts, lagers, saisons, stouts, wheat or...
12/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Science Behind CoQ10 Benefits: What You Need to Know
Coenzyme Q10 (also known as CoQ10, ubiquinone or ubiquinol) is a naturally occurring compound found in plants, bacteria, animals and humans. As a dietary supplement, it’s most often found in the form of ubiquinone or ubiquinol, the active form your body can immediately put to use. Yet, what is CoQ10? And why does your body need more than it is already making? Let’s take a look. CoQ10 is classified as an antioxidant. Some sources also refer to it as a...
07/11/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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What Can Help Your Body Absorb Magnesium Better?
If you go through the effort to make sure you are putting enough magnesium in your body, you want to make sure it is being put to good use. When it comes to supporting magnesium absorption you can help things along with a few key pairings. Make sure you have plenty of vitamin D, which helps with magnesium metabolism and absorption in the gut.1 A link has been found between magnesium absorption and fructo-oligosaccharides which can be found in foods...
11/04/25 • Swanson staff
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What Are the Best Energy Supplements for Men?
Some of the best energy-boosting supplements for men include CoQ10, natural adaptogens and B vitamins. CoQ10 Coenzyme Q10, more commonly called CoQ10, is a vital nutrient used by the cells for converting food into the energy needed for sustaining health.1 Although our bodies do produce some CoQ10 naturally, this starts to decline in our 20s and onward.2 To make sure you’re getting an adequate daily intake of CoQ10, adults over 19 should aim for about 30-200 mg daily.3 For more...
07/22/25 • Swanson Staff
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Nutrition Facts Label Guide
Not sure what our nutrition labels mean? Here's a guide to a typical nutrition facts label. Some information is subject to change based on the type of product. Please note: Due to Nutrition Facts label changes from the FDA, the labels will appear different from what you may be used to seeing. This change will be implemented on all Nutrition Facts labels by 2018. These changes include larger/bolder font, added sugar amount and updated daily values and nutrient amounts. 1....
06/12/25 •
