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15 blog articles for 'hyaluronic acid'
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Your 4 Joint Health Allies
With so many nutrients available for joint health, it can be confusing to know which ones are right for you. Let’s explore some of the most popular science-backed ingredients for healthy joints. 1. Joint Comfort Tart Cherry Tart cherries strengthen vital collagen structures in connective tissue and help to metabolize uric acid, making them a valuable contributor to joint health. They support joint function and provide antioxidant support. You can eat tart cherries, but taking a supplement is more convenient.1...
04/07/24 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Top 5 Supplements for Summer
When summer comes around, we look forward to longer days, warmer temperatures and outdoor activities. To make the most of this time, maintaining proper nutrition and hydration is as important as ever. While a well-balanced diet should always be a priority, seasonal changes can affect your body's nutrient levels and increase your need for certain supplements. Increased sun exposure, higher perspiration rates and shifts in outdoor activity can lead to deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals. Proper supplements for summer...
04/30/25 • Swanson Staff
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Glucosamine Overview: The Best Types (and Forms) for Joint Health
When stiff knees or other joints make it difficult to keep up with the regular pace of life, many people turn to joint health supplements like glucosamine to nourish their joints and help them stay active. But as with almost every other category of supplements, joint products like glucosamine come in a variety of types and forms. Before we jump into the different types of glucosamine, let’s do a quick refresher on what glucosamine is and how it helps support...
05/06/18 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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What Are the Best Supplements to Support Men's Joint Health?
Promoting men’s joint health means being proactive with helpful nutrients. Some of the best include glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen. Glucosamine & Chondroitin Exercise is one of the best ways to preserve mobility, flexibility and joint function, but over time, discomfort related to the natural breakdown of cartilage within joints may appear. The classic combination of glucosamine and chondroitin serves as constituent parts of the natural cartilage in your joints, particularly the knees, and these nutrients are linked to promoting healthier...
07/22/25 • Swanson Staff
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Krill Oil Dosage
Thinking about trying krill oil but not sure where to start? The omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil are good for your body in so many ways. In fact, krill oil may be one of the best ways to supplement your daily omega-3 intake because researchers believe the essential fatty acids in krill oil may be absorbed by your body much more easily than the omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil.1 Plus, with krill oil, you get the added benefits...
07/28/20 • Amy Sunderman, 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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The 4 Best Ways to Use Collagen
With at least 16 different varieties, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body.1 This essential nutrient is used to assist with a number of health goals ranging from glowing skin to improving flexibility. With numerous formats and sources to choose from, collagen is one of the most versatile proteins you can fit into your diet. The question is, which one best fits your lifestyle? Can’t start the day without your morning coffee? Or maybe you need a...
04/21/21 • Swanson Staff
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Glucosamine Benefits for Joint Health & Beyond
Whenever you hear people talking about glucosamine, it's almost always within the context of joint health supplements. And for good reason! Glucosamine is one of the primary building blocks found in cartilage, which is the tough tissue that helps cushion your joints. Glucosamine is also used by your body to build tendons, ligaments, cartilage and the thick fluid that surrounds your joints. Because joint health is so closely tied to overall wellbeing, glucosamine and other joint supporting nutrients like chondroitin...
03/30/21 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Pine Bark Extract vs Pycnogenol: What's the Difference?
The natural world has provided humanity with various wellness benefits for thousands of years, and a growing body of research shows we’re literally surrounded by a powerful health supplement you might not have heard about before: the humble pine tree. Pine bark extract can be made from various sub-species of pine trees but is sometimes marketed under the trademarked name Pycnogenol which only uses one[i]. Both may help to ensure flexible joints, maintain healthy brain and nervous system function, support...
03/09/25 • Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
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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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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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18 Tips and Foods to Support Joint Health
Maintaining healthy joints at any age is essential to mobility and overall wellness. From the foods you eat, to how you spend your day, there are many choices you can make to ensure you’re giving your joints the nutrition they need to operate at peak performance. Here are some important tips for supporting joint health: 1. Maintain a healthy weightThe more weight you have, the more pressure your body has on your joints.1 Getting to a healthy weight will help...
02/22/22 • Jenna M.
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11 Essential Fall Health Tips for Everyone
Ahh, autumn. We just love this time of year. As much as we enjoy the warm, sunny days of summer, who can deny the wonders of fall? Time to unpack your sweaters, break out the pumpkin spice, and prepare for the cooler temps to come. Cold weather prep also means taking better care of you, so while you're prepping for fall and the upcoming holiday season, add the 11 health tips below to your autumn to-do list and everyday wellness...
10/24/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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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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Resveratrol Benefits
When you hear news that seems too good to be true, such as learning that one of your favorite indulgences (like wine) may be good for you, it might be easy to dismiss it as nonsense. But what if there really were something to it? In the case of resveratrol, it may be more than just an excuse to drink wine, but wine isn’t the only source. Researchers around the globe are looking to foods high in resveratrol, as well...
05/21/24 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
