Seasonal Nutritional Supplements - What Vitamins and Minerals Do You Need and When
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- Like the seasons, our bodies can change throughout the year. For example, we might need different nutrients and vitamins depending on the nature of where we are, and what we are doing.
Nutritional Supplements are needed when the weather warms up in the spring, and people spend more and more time outdoors.
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Vitamin B6, is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for several functions. Foods rich in Vitamin B6 include: salmon, tofu, pistachios, tuna, pinto beans, avocado, blackstrap molasses and sesame seeds. Vitamin B6 supports the health of the nervous system, but it’s also important for the maintenance of a strong immune system.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant found in everything from oranges to leafy greens. Vitamin C plays a direct role in collagen production, neurotransmitter function, and overall immune health. Vitamin C is also an antihistamine, it can ease some of the symptoms of hay fever. Since vitamin C is an antioxidant, it helps protect the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found in foods like eggs, meat, and tofu. It is also found in most fruits and vegetables, although in lower amounts. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, helping your liver and the rest of your body clear free radicals and toxins. Similar to vitamin C, vitamin E can also reduces the unpleasantness of hay fever and even asthma.
There are certain vitamins and minerals that may be beneficial to include within your diet during the summer months.
Most people get plenty of Vitamin A from meats, fish, carrots, sweet potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. However, it is possible to be mildly deficient. Vitamin A is said to help repair the skin when it's been damaged from the sun. This is particularly useful if you have been out in the sun and suffered sun burn as a result.
When you take vitamin C supplements during the summer, your body is able to deal with the heat better, and you can stop severe problems caused by too much heat, such as heat stroke and heat rash.
Vitamin E is also a good supplement to include in the summer months as it has anti-allergen qualities which may help to reduce the impact of certain seasonal allergies. In addition to this, it is another vitamin that can help to protect the skin when it is exposed to increase heat.
With the first cool autumn days, the risk of colds and chronic ailments grows.
Because of vitamin C’s immunity-boosting properties, it’s crucial that your body receives an adequate amount of vitamin C during the autumn so that it can be better prepared for the cold winter days. Plus, it helps your body absorb sufficient iron levels.
Iron is an important mineral that helps transport oxygen flow throughout the body. Iron rich foods include: meat, eggs, seafood, tuna, sardines, spinach, peas and kale. An inadequate amount of iron may cause poor immunity and possibly more prone to infections. An iron deficiency can translate into lack of energy, feeling tired quickly and even inability to focus.
Vitamin D is found in a small number of foods, including oily fish, red meat, egg yolks and fortified foods. From around late March to the end of September, most people should be able to get enough vitamin D from the sun outdoors. However, between October and early March, we should consume Vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
The dark, short, and cold days of winter are the toughest and most demanding of the year. It is normal that during these months our body will feel tired and lack in energy.
Zinc is generally found in high-protein foods, such as beef, as well as nuts, whole grains, and legumes. The human body requires zinc in trace amounts in order to sustain proper immune function. A steady consumption of zinc over a five-month period will reduce your risk of coming down with a cold.
The shortened days in wintertime, have a direct effect on the level of serotonin in our brains. Consuming sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkins, and squash helps boost serotonin levels.
You have the option of either consuming the specific foods that contain these nutrients or supplementation through a whole food vitamin. Two brands that I personally use are Garden of Life and Nature's Plus, I have added these to my Amazon store, you can find the link in the description, if you are interested.
Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or taking any new supplements. Taking care of yourself so you can enjoy the beautiful weather is important. One of the best ways to do that is by ensuring you get all of your daily nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
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As always ...thanks for the update on what many know ...but still need of the reassurance !
Yes, most of my valued subscribers are well aware of this information. But as you mentioned, it can be a topic that sometimes needs to be revisited.
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Just as supplements can be cycled for the seasons, so can food. I wonder if you could talk about seaonal eating and the benefits to the body please?
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