Essential Supplements for Winter

It’s official: winter is here. Storm Diana has hit and we’re finding ourselves reminiscing about those sweat-inducing tube rides we all hated so much during the Summer heatwave. This seasonal transition always brings with it a range of coughs, colds and sickness bugs too, that spread like wildfire around the office. Which, paired with Christmas feasts and too many mulled wines, leaves many of us feeling under the weather. So, to help you stay healthy, here are our 5 essential supplements for winter...

Protein

This one might seem biased but bear with us! Particularly around the holidays, winter is all about the carbs. Seeing as protein forms the building blocks of our entire bodies, it’s crucial that you're getting a balance of macronutrients and plenty of protein. Of course, for those with a regular training schedule, it also contributes to the development and growth of lean muscle; perfect for post-exercise recovery. 

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D is crucial for many bodily functions. Your body must have Vitamin D to be able to absorb calcium and support strong and healthy bones, as well as to maintain your immune system. A deficiency has even been linked to poor moods and depression – which is one to keep in mind if you suffer from a seasonal affective disorder.  The body actually makes Vitamin D itself, but only after skin exposure to sufficient sunlight, which poses a real problem for anyone living in a cold climate. This is why in the UK, it is advisable to take a supplement from late September to March/April.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a big one when it comes to keeping well during the winter. It helps to protect your cells, maintain healthy skin, bones and blood vessels too. It’s also suggested to stimulate the liver to break down alcohol - so it might be worth popping a pill or two the day after a boozy Christmas bash! When it comes to taking a supplement, this all depends on your individual diet but could be a worthwhile investment to help keep off winter bugs. 

Multivitamins

Forget about popping handfuls of pills and worrying about specific micronutrients – simply cover all bases with a good multivitamin supplement.  During the winter, it’s especially important to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, but unfortunately, Christmas isn’t always about the micronutrients!

Our bespoke blend of essential vitamins and minerals have been curated to improve your overall wellbeing and vitality. This supplement can help your body cope with the stresses of the day-to-day, bolster your immune system, and keep you functioning at 100%.

Probiotics

A great boost for your gut health at any time of the year, the reasons for taking probiotics increase ten-fold in the winter. First of all, winter isn’t always kind to our skin, with dry air and rich foods causing havoc - but probiotics can help to reduce any irritation or inflammation you’re experiencing.

And when it comes to gut health, the season of coughs, colds and a few too many mince pies is unsurprisingly harsh on our good bacteria. Probiotic supplements line your digestive tract and support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight off infections, helping to counteract the irritation of eating too many simple carbs!