The summer season is coming to an end, cooling and rainy days are expected - a recipe for colds , lack of mood and lowered immunity . Can these symptoms be counteracted by getting vitamins from food?
Vitamins are always extremely important in the human diet, but their importance varies with seasonal changes. Vitamins are a key part of the composition of food because not all of them accumulate in the body. Even with regular intake of fruits and vegetables in the summer, the body's reserves run out quickly and in the fall they need recharging and maintenance.
The best option is to take vitamins in their natural form, through fruits and vegetables, because synthetic ones are often not fully absorbed and can have side effects.
Among the most necessary vitamins for the beginning of autumn are: B 6 , C, E and A.
Vitamin B 6 is responsible for the balance of the immune, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, potatoes are a good source of vitamin B 6 , as are egg yolks, beans and nuts.
Vitamin C is also needed in the fall - a powerful antioxidant that plays a role in metabolism, immunity and recovery. Peppers, cabbage, onions, parsley and rose hips are the most typical sources for the season, and rosehip tea is recommended for daily use.
Vitamin E supports the immune system, but it is also more important: it is needed for the synthesis of hormones and protection of cells from free radicals. It is found in nuts, vegetable oils, such as olive and linseed oil, corn, cabbage and more.
Vitamin A is extremely important for hematopoiesis - the formation of new blood cells: erythrocytes, granulocytes, leukocytes, platelets, monocytes. It is also responsible for the good condition of hair and nails. It is found in animal products - butter, fish, eggs, but can also be excreted from the human body when fed beta-carotene from carrots, apples, beets, buckwheat, tomatoes. A glass of fresh juice from these vegetables and fruits nourishes the body for several days ahead.
Vitamin D is involved in mineral metabolism and is responsible for the deposition of calcium in the bones and the prevention of osteoporosis. For the accumulation of this vitamin, it is sufficient to have regular exposure to direct sunlight for about 30 minutes a day. But if there is not enough sun in the fall, sources of vitamin D are egg yolk, salmon, mushrooms, beef liver and alfalfa.