Which vitamins to take in fall: Doctor’s advice
Which vitamins to take in the fall (photo: Freepik)
With the arrival of autumn, the season for fresh vegetables and fruits comes to an end, sunlight decreases, and physical activity drops, leading to a deficiency in essential nutrients and trace elements in the body. To address this, it's sufficient to include a complex of necessary vitamins in your diet, according to Ukrainian endocrinologist Olesia Pidmurniak.
Which vitamins to take in autumn
According to the doctor, to support the immune system and improve overall well-being in autumn, it's important to take beneficial vitamins. Additionally, it's not necessary to rely on special supplements, as you can obtain the required nutrients from certain foods.
Beneficial vitamins for the body:
- Vitamin A: Found in meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy products
- Vitamin E: Found in avocados, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, almonds, and peanuts
- Vitamin C: Found in black currants, oranges, kiwis, lemons, rose hips, and tomatoes
- Vitamin D: Found in eggs, hard cheese, salmon, mackerel, cod liver, and milk
- B Vitamins: Found in legumes, buckwheat, walnuts, mint, oranges, beef, and dairy products
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Poor vision at night, problems with hair and skin indicate a deficiency in Vitamin A.
- Hair loss, bleeding gums, and lack of appetite suggest a deficiency in B Vitamins.
- Weakness, skin issues, and mood swings may indicate a need for Vitamin C.
- Bone pain and joint problems suggest a deficiency in Vitamin D.
- Lack of activity, skin and hair issues point to a need for Vitamin E.
Supporting immunity in the autumn period
Protecting and supporting your immune system in autumn involves more than just a balanced diet and supplements. Measures to boost the immune system, particularly in autumn, include:
- Optimizing physical activity
- Engaging in tempering procedures
- Ensuring sufficient hours of quality sleep
To prevent viral infections, it's important to adhere to general and personal hygiene practices. Regularly washing your hands, ventilating rooms every 1-2 hours, and wearing a mask when coughing, sneezing, feeling unwell, or suspecting an infection can help protect you from viruses.
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This material is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or self-treatment. Our goal is to provide readers with accurate information about symptoms, causes, and methods of detecting diseases. RBС-Ukraine is not responsible for any diagnoses that readers may make based on materials from the resource. We do not recommend self-treatment and advise consulting a doctor in case of any health concerns.
