With the temperature beginning to drop, and the party season on the horizon, your body becomes much more susceptible to infection. Presents aren’t the only thing passed around over the festive period! Whether it be a cold, flu, virus, low energy or simply a general feeling of fatigue, the cold weather puts your body under significantly more strain than other times in the year.
However, don’t panic just yet! Here, at Health Interlink, we’ve put together some of our winter health tips, including our 4 best all natural health supplements, that should give you the boost you need to be grinning with festive cheer all winter long.
Our 4 Essential Supplements for Winter
It’s a weak immune system which leaves your body more vulnerable in the winter months. For that very reason, we’ve put together our 4 essential supplements for winter.
This very beautiful, widely recognisable purple flower can be found in many gardens throughout the UK. What you may not know, is that it is actually a strong antioxidant widely seen as great for the body’s immune system. As previously mentioned, supporting the immune system during the winter months is vital to staying fit and healthy so Echinacea’s a great place to start
We’re sure you may have heard of this one before! Cod liver oil is a great source of Vitamin A and D, which contribute to the normal function of the immune system as well as aiding tissue repair. It’s also a great source of Vitamin E which provides protection of cells from oxidative stress. What’s more, the capsules available on our website provide over 750mg of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to the normal function of the heart.
Selenium has been shown to be a great natural anti-oxidant with many benefits and ensures a healthy active immune system, vitally important in the wintry months! What’s more, it’s an essential mineral and antioxidant that as well as boosting the immune system, contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. It is also involved in the protection of cells from oxidative stress (by free radicals) and plays a role in male fertility as it contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
In the winter months, when your body needs that extra help, sometimes it’s best to simply do the basics well. Iron is vital in the formation of red blood cells (haemoglobin) that do the job of carrying oxygen around your body. If you suffer from Iron deficiency, it can have pretty dire consequences for your body such as fatigue, diminished cognitive function and a compromised immune system. For these reasons, it makes it one of our essential vitamins to keep you healthy through the winter.
Here’s a full breakdown of Iron’s benefits.
• Normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
• Normal oxygen transport in the body
• Normal function of the immune system
• Normal cognitive function
Contact us to find out more!
If you want to know more about any of our essential winter vitamins, or any other winter health tips, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly and professional team are always on hand to answer any queries you may have. Don’t forget to browse our wide range of supplements online either, there’s some great supplements on there to give you that festive pick me up.