Wellness

Taking care of your health and wellness this winter

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Pharmacy2U Team

As summer draws to a close and cooler weather arrives, it can sometimes be a time when we start to feel a little sluggish and not quite at our best. It’s also a time when eating habits may change, but it is still very important that all your nutritional needs are considered.

Life’s often busy whatever the weather, and it isn’t always possible to achieve a balanced diet. This is where you may want to consider supplementing your diet with the appropriate vitamins and minerals. It may be that you are looking for ways to feel more energetic or perhaps you want to boost your immunity to help you fight off some of the seasonal ailments.

In this Article:

01: What can help me stay well in winter?02: For energy...03: For immunity...04: For skin protection...05: For healthy function...06: For joint support...07: General winter wellbeing support 08:

What can help me stay well in winter?

Our A-Z guides to vitamins and minerals explain what nutrients are responsible for what functions in the body, and what food sources provide them.

Read our Vitamins A-Z guide

Read our Minerals A-Z guide

For energy...

B vitamins are beneficial for energy. B12, for example, helps to convert the food we eat into energy to be used by our cells. Magnesium supports this function too. Iron supplements can also be beneficial if you follow a vegan diet. We need iron to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygenated blood around the body.

For immunity...

Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E plus zinc and selenium can support a healthy immune system.

For skin protection...

As well as supporting immunity, antioxidants also play a part in protecting the skin from free radicals – the by-products of pollutants.

For healthy function...

The lack of exposure to sun at this time of year may mean you want to consider adding in a vitamin D supplement – important for heart health and bone health. The government recommends that we should all consider taking a vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter months.

For joint support...

Cooler weather can trigger joint pain for some people. Many people choose to take fish oils to help maintain healthy joints. Glucosamine supplements may also be something to consider.

General winter wellbeing support

You can support your general winter wellbeing with regular exercise and a good sleep routine. Find out how to maintain healthy activity levels and sleep hygiene this season.

Simple ways to get active each day

How much sleep do I need?