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The Sweet Spot: Understanding and Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

Blood sugar levels, also known as glucose levels, refer to the amount of sugar present in our bloodstream. Glucose is our body's main source of energy. It comes primarily from the foods we eat (especially carbohydrates). Our bodies rely on a delicate balance of blood sugar levels to function properly and keep us feeling happy and healthy. This is a topic that's important for everyone, whether…

​The Most Important Vision Support Nutrients at Every Age

Our eyes are the windows to our world, and maintaining optimal vision health throughout our lives requires a consistent focus on consuming the necessary nutrients at each stage of life. By understanding the specific nutritional requirements for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, we can make informed dietary choices that support lifelong vision health. Eyes are a complex orga…

​The Best Snack Options to Support Kids’ Vision Health

As a young child just starting school, I was embarrassed to wear glasses, so I would sit in the front row to see the chalkboard. I know firsthand how poor vision can severely impact learning and lead to low self-esteem. The good news is, we can help support our children’s vision at a young age with smart food choices. Let’s take a look at some foods that support vision health and ones that ki…

Which Form of Magnesium Is Best For You

I attended a physicians’ conference earlier this year that included dozens of doctors who use supplements as part of their medical practices, in specialties as diverse as heart health to brain health to women’s issues and diabetes. On one panel the question from the audience was, “What one supplement do you recommend to everyone in your practice?” Every physician on that panel answered: “magn…

​Lesser-Known Minerals with Major Health Benefits

Minerals are inorganic components that are incredibly crucial for many functions. Our bodies use them to support growth, development, movement, and energy production; to make enzymes and hormones; and to assist in various ways to keep our bones, heart, muscles, and brain functioning optimally. We hear a lot about certain minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron, but how much should we…

What Makes Carlson Omega-3s Sustainable?

As we strive to make informed choices about what we eat, lets also consider the importance of supporting sustainable fishing practices. Being mindful of sustainability ensures that our oceans remain healthy with abundant sea life for generations to come, and it ensures that we're getting the highest quality omega-3s with maximum health benefits. By choosing Carlson omega-3s, you know that you…