As warm days begin to come to an end and winter weather starts rolling in, there are some of us who are interested in taking extra steps to make sure we are keeping ourselves as healthy as possible! This includes supplying your body with vitamins and nutrients that are harder to get during the winter months or help to supplement our bodies. Some recommended supplements are discussed below:
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is made by our bodies when we expose our skin to sunlight. However, with the winter having shorter sunlight hours and it getting so cold that we would rather stay indoors, it can be hard for us to get enough for our daily recommended amount, which is 600 UI (international units) for most adults. Additionally, vitamin D is important for bone health and may have some benefit in reducing the risk for depression.
Vitamin C
Some people say that taking vitamin C can prevent you from catching a cold. While this is, unfortunately, not true, there have been studies showing that it can slightly reduce the symptom severity and duration of your cold. This is only applicable if you are taking vitamin C regularly and does not apply if started after you become ill. There are some people, though, who would gladly take this deal!
Iron
Are you someone who needs layers of clothing to stay warm during the winter? Well, not only is iron important for keeping our blood oxygenated, but it is also important in keeping the body’s temperature regulated. So, by supplementing iron during the winter, you can hopefully rely less on additional blankets to keep you warm!
Come by your local Moose Pharmacy today to see our selection of over-the-counter supplements such as our vitamin D Moose Pharmacy supplements! If you have any questions about products or how to increase these through your diet, talk to your Moose pharmacist today!
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