A bitter cold wave...4 nutritional supplements you need more in winter
Dec 17, 2024
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Maintaining body temperature against cold weather makes our bodies more easily tired. It is known that when body temperature is lowered by 1 degree, immunity decreases by about 30%.
Sufficient rest, regular exercise, and a balanced diet are important, but if the situation is not good, supplementation with nutritional supplements is also a way. Here are four representative nutritional supplements that are more necessary in winter, when immunity is prone to decline.
First, omega-3 is recommended for winter blood circulation management. In winter, when the difference in indoor and outdoor temperature increases, poor blood circulation can cause cardiovascular disease. Omega 3 has the ability to improve blood neutral lipids and blood circulation, which helps manage blood circulation.
Second, vitamin B groups B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 which are representative nutrients that enhance immunity help restore fatigue and generate energy. In cold weather, vitamin B group is prone to deficiency and discharge is easy, so it is necessary to consume enough.
Third, vitamin D is not synthesized in the body, so it must be consumed through sunlight or food, but in winter, vitamin D production is reduced due to less exposure to sunlight. If it is difficult to fill a sufficient amount only by eating food, it is necessary to supplement it with nutritional supplements.
Fourth, zinc, which helps the production and activation of white blood cells, which are immune cells, and is involved in cell regeneration and growth, prevents viral infections such as flu and suppresses proliferation. Therefore, a lack of zinc will inevitably lead to a significant decrease in the ability to protect the body. In particular, vegetarians or pregnant women are prone to zinc deficiency, so it is worth considering using supplements.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
