With the colder weather and shorter days, winter supplements can be essential for the wellness jigsaw.
During the winter months, we must pay extra attention to our health and well-being.
The colder months bring about various challenges to our bodies with both our physical and mental health being challenged.
The colder weather brings along with it more respiratory tract infections and various other bugs, often due to our increased mixing indoors.
Many of us suffer from mood disturbances as the days become shorter and the weather less friendly. So, what can we do to support our body through the long winter months?
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the supplements that can make a positive impact on your overall health during the colder months.
1. Vitamin D
This is probably the most important supplement to take throughout the winter months.
Vitamin D is needed to strengthen the immune system, plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones, and is also needed to synthesise the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain which are critical for mental well-being.
Read my blog on the benefits of vitamin D.
During the summer months more of the body is generally exposed to the sun and therefore just 10 minutes of exposure to the sun is enough to get your daily intake of vitamin D.
In contrast, during the autumn and winter months around 2 hours of sun exposure is needed which is impossible for most people.
With this in mind The World Health Organisation recommends a daily supplement. You can get a good quality very absorbable liquid Vitamin D supplement by clicking on the link.
Please feel free to use my discount code P7891 when purchasing.
2. Vitamin C
During the winter the cold and flu season is in full swing, meaning it is even a more crucial time to support your immune system.
A Vitamin C supplement supports the immune system by stimulating white blood cell activity, which fights infection.
A study found that taking a vitamin C supplement regularly didn’t necessarily prevent people from getting colds, but it did reduce the duration of the cold and the severity of symptoms.
The study also found that people who are exposed to short periods of strenuous activity e.g., marathon runners reduced their chances of developing a cold by half if they regularly took vitamin C for two to three weeks before their strenuous activity.
You can get good quality vitamin C supplements which won’t have any side effects like gastric irritation as it is buffered by magnesium. Please feel free to use my discount code P7891 when purchasing.
3. Zinc
Zinc is another crucial nutrient for the immune system. It is very important in helping produce immune cells and supporting their function.
A study found that like vitamin C zinc reduced the duration of a cold. Therefore it can be considered one of the key winter supplements.
If you are looking for a good quality Zinc supplement in an absorbable liquid form please click the link and feel free to use my discount code P7891.
4. Omega 3
During the winter months, many of us can feel quite down and have a generally low mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is very common throughout the winter months.
Omega 3s are needed to synthesize dopamine and to make the happy hormone serotonin work better, therefore they are very important in the battle against low mood.
A study suggests the supplementation of omega-3s has a positive impact on depression. Therefore, omega 3s are another one of the supplements you should certainly consider if the winter negatively impacts your mood.
A good quality omega-3 supplement can be found by clicking the link. Feel free to use my discount code CYT35104-35-10.
5. Good Quality Probiotic Supplements
Gut health is very much linked to immune function. The healthier your gut is the stronger your immune system will be.
Our digestive tract is full of immune cells, which interact with our gut microbiome, meaning if it is out of balance our immune system will be negatively affected.
Read my blog on improving your gut health.
There are a lot of probiotics on the market, of variable quality. I use trusted brands which I have used successfully with clients over many years.
BioCare’s Bioacidophilus is of very good quality, which I use on a regualr basis. Use my discount code P7891 when purchasing.
When it comes to probiotic supplements you really do get what you pay for!
Supplements Give A Therapeutic Dosage
Winter brings a unique set of challenges to our bodies, both physically and mentally.
Of course, most of the supplements I suggested you can get from food (Vitamin D is very difficult), however, the supplements give you a crucial therapeutic dosage which will have a larger impact on your body.
Also, in today’s hectic lifestyles and due to modern farming methods it’s very difficult to get all our nutrient requirements from food alone.
Remember always to consult with a healthcare professional like myself when adding new supplements to your regimen as individual requirements do vary.
If you are interested in booking a Nutritional Therapy consultation with me you can find more details of how the consultation process works by clicking the link. If you have any questions about this blog feel free to contact me.
The winter season can be both physically and mentally challenging, however nourishing your body with the right, good-quality winter supplements can help you navigate the colder months with both resilience and vivacity.
