Swanson

Swanson supplements: vitamins, minerals and herbs from the United States

Swanson is one of the best-known supplement brands in the United States. The company was founded in 1969 in Fargo, North Dakota, and has been selling its products directly to consumers for decades. This allows the brand to offer a wide range of products at competitive prices. At LUTO Supplements, you will find a wide selection from the Swanson range, from everyday vitamins and minerals to specific herbal and plant extracts.

Swanson's range is remarkably broad. In addition to vitamin D3, vitamin A, biotin and vitamin K2, you will find minerals such as magnesium, iron, chromium and copper, plus a wide range of plant extracts such as saw palmetto, ashwagandha, maca, turmeric and ginkgo biloba. Read on to learn more about the brand, its range and what to look for when making your choice.

Who is Swanson?

Swanson Health Products was founded in 1969 by Leland Swanson in Fargo, North Dakota. The company started as a mail-order vitamin business and grew into one of the largest supplement brands in the United States. The brand caters to a wide audience and keeps prices deliberately low by offering many products under its own brand and selling directly to consumers. Swanson offers both individual vitamins and minerals as well as more complex formulas and plant extracts.

Swanson range in brief

Swanson's range is broad and divided into several categories. You will find vitamins such as vitamin D3, vitamin A, vitamin K2 and biotin, and minerals such as magnesium, iron, chromium, copper and boron. Swanson also offers a wide range of herbal and plant extracts and a number of probiotic formulas. This breadth makes the brand suitable for those looking for both daily basic supplementation and a specific extract.

Vitamins and minerals from Swanson

Within vitamins and minerals, Swanson offers both well-known names and a number of less common forms. Vitamin D3 is available in various dosages and packaging, from small bottles to bulk packs of 250 softgels. Among the minerals, you will find magnesium (in forms such as malate), copper bisglycinate, iron as ferrous fumarate and chromium picolinate. When choosing minerals, always pay attention to the amount of elemental mineral per serving and the form used.

Herbal and plant extracts

A large part of the Swanson range consists of herbal and plant extracts. Popular examples include saw palmetto, ashwagandha, maca, turmeric, ginkgo biloba, boswellia serrata, lion's mane and cordyceps. Less well-known extracts such as bergamot, moringa, lycopene and sulforaphane can also be found in the range. This breadth makes Swanson interesting for those looking for a specific plant extract that is harder to find from other brands.

Capsules, tablets and softgels

Swanson products are available in various forms. There are many capsules and vegan capsules, often with few additives. Softgels are used for fat-soluble substances such as vitamin D3, vitamin A and astaxanthin. Tablets are available for minerals and some complexes, often in larger packages. Which form is most convenient depends on your swallowing preference, the dosage and how long you want a package to last.

What to look for when choosing

When comparing Swanson products, look at the dosage per serving, the form used and the number of units per package. For minerals, the amount of elemental mineral is more important than the total weight of the compound. For herbal extracts, it is useful to look at the extract strength and whether it is a standardized extract. Stick to the recommended dosage on the packaging and, if in doubt, seek advice from a doctor or therapist.

Buy Swanson at LUTO Supplements

At LUTO Supplements, you will find a selected part of the Swanson range, including vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and probiotics. All products are shipped from the Netherlands. If you are not sure which Swanson product is right for you, use the categories and filters on the collection page to search specifically by form or ingredient.