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154 blog articles for 'minerals'
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Top Five Herbs to Grow Indoors
Fresh herbs can turn simple dishes into something special. And the best part? You don’t need a garden or good weather to grow your own. Some of the tastiest and most frequently used herbs are also some of the easiest to grow indoors. All you need to get started is a sunny window or grow light, some seeds or starter plants, potting soil, and a few, small indoor planters. Here are our top picks for the best indoor herbs to...
04/19/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What's Poppin'? 7 Easy Recipes for Homemade Popcorn Seasoning
Who doesn’t love popcorn? From grabbing a bucket for movie night to cooking up a quick afternoon bite, popcorn is a convenient, low-calorie snack that’s great any time of day. Kick up the flavor of your next batch with these DIY popcorn seasoning recipes. And if you have a sweet tooth, we’ve got you covered with a delicious cinnamon sugar popcorn topping. Let’s get poppin’! Popcorn Nutrition Popcorn is practically a perfect snack. It’s a whole grain, since kernels are...
05/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What Is Immunosenescence? Understanding How Your Immune System Changes with Age
Learn what immunosenescence is, why the immune system changes with age, and how nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits can help support normal immune function throughout healthy aging.
09/08/26 • Julie Larson
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7 Endless Summer Beauty Tips
Summer is finally in full swing and along with it came tons of fun outdoor activities that have us basking in the sunshine. But summer also brings some challenges when it comes to feeling and looking your best in the heat. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with tips for glowing skin, hydrated locks and energy ’til after the sun goes down, plus summer beauty essentials and DIY tips you don’t want to miss! 1. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration We can’t say...
08/04/24 • 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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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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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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Top 16 Vitamins & Supplements for Women Over 30 & Women Over 40
Getting older just doesn’t seem fair, does it? Sure, it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we should sit back and take it! There are plenty of healthy ways to combat or smooth over some of the unwanted changes age may bring. Looking and feeling your best takes cultivating a balance between mind and body health, staying active, and getting optimal nutrition to fight the signs of aging you’re likely to encounter in your 30s and 40s. These are probably going...
06/11/24 • Lindsey Toth, 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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Decide Your Diet: How to Decide Your Daily Diet
Does your diet 'fit' you? Deciding to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan is one of the best things you can do to take care of yourself. But before you start, there are a few things you should consider to increase your chances of long-term success. Starting a new plan is usually the easy part—sticking to it can be tough, especially if the plan doesn’t fit your lifestyle, budget or other needs. Here are seven things you should think...
05/11/20 • 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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Live with Vitality: 7 Things to Help Boost Your Vitality
More energy, less stress, and a healthier body and mind - here are 7 tips to help you boost your vitality.
07/14/25 • Swanson Staff
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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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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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What is Turmeric and What are the Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a plant in the same botanical family as ginger. It’s native to southern Asia, but turmeric is grown in a few other warm, humid climates around the globe. Like ginger, it’s the tuberous shoots (rhizomes) of the plant that are used in foods and health supplements. The powdered turmeric you find in the spice aisle is made by boiling, drying and finely grinding the roots of the turmeric plant. Most people think of turmeric as the “curry spice”...
07/10/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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MSM Side Effects: What are the Side Effects of MSM?
Many supplement manufacturers claim to offer the “miracle supplements” destined to change your life in every way imaginable. It’s a lot of hype in some cases, but when it comes to MSM, there’s a lot of truth behind such claims. Why? Well, studies considering the benefits of MSM supplements have found strong links to things like joint health, mobility and muscle health. Things that matter to all of us, regardless of age or current state of health. MSM promises to...
03/16/18 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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How to Conquer Any Wellness Goal
Self-improvement may be one of the most universal goals that we share with one another. Every single person at some point has put in the work to better themselves in some way. Whether it’s seeking better fitness over 50 or simply looking for healthy stress support, working to do better and be better is a common goal for many. It can be exciting to set goals in order to improve certain parts of your life. But following through with those...
01/09/24 • Swanson Staff
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Castile Soap Uses: Our Top 21 Uses for Dr. Bronner's Soap
Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap is an eco-friendly household staple made with natural ingredients and it has many uses for body and home. Castile soap is a liquid soap that works especially well when it comes to cleaning, but it also has a variety of personal and outdoor uses. It's available in many scents including lavender, tea tree, citrus and more. There are also unscented and mild versions suitable for sensitive skin. How do you use castile soap? We did...
07/26/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Eating Healthy on a Budget: 12 Tips to Keep You & Your Wallet Fit
Want to eat healthier without blowing your budget? It’s easier than you may think! With just a little planning, you can nourish your body with wholesome goodness without breaking the bank. Before getting into the tips, though, let's start where healthy eating begins: your pantry! Before heading out to the grocery store, you’ll want to take a close look at what’s in your pantry. Peruse Your Pantry Check to see if there’s anything you can cut back on, like sugary...
06/05/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What Are Some Pre-Workout Alternatives?
Pre-workout supplements have become a go-to solution for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost energy, focus and endurance before hitting the gym. What is pre-workout? Typically, workout supplements contain caffeine, beta-alanine, creatine and other compounds designed to enhance performance. But not everyone wants—or needs—the full spectrum of ingredients in conventional pre-workouts. Some individuals experience unwanted side effects like jitteriness, crashes or digestive discomfort, while others prefer more natural or food-based alternatives. Whether you’re sensitive to caffeine, looking for cleaner options or simply want to switch things up,...
05/07/25 • Vitamin and Supplement Q&A
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15 Thickening Ingredients for Stunning Sauces, Stews and More
Have you ever wondered how to thicken your sauce or gravy? Cooking thickeners are used to help thicken up gravy, sauces, pudding, pie fillings, soup, stews and more. But which is the best one for your recipe? First, let’s look at the composition of cooking thickeners. Popular thickeners like tapioca and cornstarch come from a starch base. Starch is composed of thousands of sugar molecules that are oftentimes found in grains like wheat and corn or roots like potatoes and...
09/25/16 • Jenna M.
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Magnesium for Sleep
Are you among the 60 million Americans that rarely get a restful night of sleep?1 If so, it could be harming your health. According to reports from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who don’t get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health problems including issues related to weight, blood pressure, heart health and mental health.2 Getting too little sleep can also affect your mood, cognitive function and generally make you less productive.2 There are...
05/12/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Amazing Alphabet Vitamins: The Six Vitamins You Need to Know
Your body needs a wide variety of nutrients to stay healthy. Deficiencies in any one area can lead to health problems. Plus, the typical American diet generally doesn’t include the recommended amounts of many nutrients.1 That means it’s especially important for us to make conscious choices, both in the foods we eat and the supplements we take, to make sure we get the essential vitamins and nutrients we need for maintaining optimal health. Here is a list of the alphabet...
06/18/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Infused Water Recipes and Benefits
Flavor-infused water is making waves in a big way. In fact, water in general is a hit these days, with bottled water sales outpacing soda in the US for the past couple of years.1 And one famous, Michigan-based seltzer brand has more than doubled their profits in the same time span.2 While choosing water may be better for our health and our waistlines, buying prepackaged water isn’t good for the environment since it takes at least 450 years for plastic...
05/03/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
