In November, daylight hours become shorter and the thermometer drops more and more, as well as the spread of viruses increases, which means that our body also undergoes changes and immunity is weakened. About how November affects the human body and what vitamins and minerals the body needs in November, tells the pharmacist of BENU Aptieka Konstantins Cheryomukhins.
In the autumn and winter months, not only the seasons change, but also the human body undergoes changes. The solar activity factor decreases, which means that the balance of melatonin hormone production is disrupted in the human body. The daylight hours gradually become shorter, it becomes increasingly cold and the motivation to move disappears, which in turn leads to a decrease in the hormone endorphin. Especially in the off-season, there is an exacerbation of chronic diseases, more frequent colds, and there tend to be more frequent episodes of depression and panic attacks. The restructuring of the internal life of the human body is obvious, and some organs are activated, while others reduce their work, explains pharmacist Konstantin Cheryomukhin. As the ambient temperature drops, respiratory system diseases worsen. Fall weather is dangerous mainly because of the sudden changes, when cold and wet air causes an outbreak of respiratory viral diseases, so it is important to help the body cope with the changes and the risks of diseases, which means providing the body with the vitamins and minerals it needs.
TOP 5 vitamins and minerals in November
In autumn, a lack of vitamins is often observed in the human body, because the body does not have time to adapt quickly, passing from a hot summer to a gloomy and rainy autumn. The rapid cold and the decrease in solar activity trigger a mechanism for increased vitamin consumption to strengthen the body’s weakened immunity. Naturally, the reserves accumulated in the summer will not last long, so it is necessary to support the body in the fight for energy and health. It should be remembered that certain vitamins are essential for each season. When you go to the pharmacy and buy vitamins, you need to find out what they are, how they work, which ones are needed in the spring and which ones are best used in the fall. It is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist about choosing the most suitable vitamins. Pharmacist Konstantins Cheryomukhins calls for paying attention to the intake of the following vitamins and minerals during the cold and gloomy months of the year:
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. People’s favorite ascorbic acid is involved in skin regeneration, helps the body to produce collagen, improves immunity, actively participates in the protection against acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, protects the blood from thickening and reduces the level of bad cholesterol. Vitamin C could be called the most important autumn vitamin.
Vitamin A, which is also called “retinol”. Vitamin A is necessary for healthy nails, skin, hair and teeth. In addition, it is vitamin A that protects our respiratory organs from diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia and tuberculosis, so it is important to include it in the composition of autumn vitamins.
Vitamin D, which acts as a kind of catalyst for the protective properties of vitamins A and C, as a result of which they are better absorbed and their effect on the body is enhanced. Complexes that contain a large amount of vitamin D (about 400 IU) are best used in the spring, when the body craves the sun, but in the fall, vitamin D complexes that contain less than 350 IU should be used to avoid vitamin D overdose.
Omega-3, which is one of the types of polyunsaturated fatty acids that the body needs to regulate fat metabolism, control “bad” cholesterol levels, and maintain cardiovascular, immune, and nervous system health. This substance is not a vitamin, but it is no less important for strengthening the immune system. Omega-3 is found in large quantities in linseed oil, fatty fish from the northern seas, chia seeds, walnuts and shellfish. On the other hand, a wide range of preparations containing Omega-3 is available in pharmacies, from which a doctor or pharmacist will help you choose the most suitable one.
Zinc is a trace element needed by certain parts of our immune system. During seasonal outbreaks of respiratory diseases, zinc is needed to support the body. We usually get zinc from food. For example, they are abundantly found in oysters, nuts, red meat and eggs. If necessary, zinc is available in dietary supplements both individually and in the form of complexes.
Intake of vitamins and minerals
Vitamins are found in the foods that should be eaten on a daily basis. Fruits, vegetables, poultry and other meat, fish, milk and milk products, seafood and herbs – they are a natural storehouse of substances necessary for health, but unfortunately, we sometimes cannot absorb the necessary amount of vitamins with food products alone, so food supplements come to the rescue, which can buy in pharmacies. In order for vitamins to provide the best results and to activate their good properties, it is necessary to know their correct use, emphasizes pharmacist K. Cheryomukhin. It should be remembered that vitamins should be taken after meals and preferably in the first half of the day, unless otherwise indicated in the instructions for use. The need for vitamins and their dosage may be different for each person, so a competent pharmacist will give advice on which vitamins are best to use in autumn and which ones in spring, and will advise how to use them most correctly. In addition, it is possible to choose vitamins for each age group – infants, preschool children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Each age group has its own daily need for different vitamins, and it is desirable to take this into account.
Remember that nutritional supplements do not replace a full and balanced diet, and you should consult a doctor or pharmacist about their use.
BENU Aptiekas is part of a European network of pharmacies that unites approximately 700 pharmacies in the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Estonia and Lithuania. BENU Aptieku tīkls is one of the leading drug retail companies in Latvia, which unites 76 pharmacies in all major regions of the country. More than 400 employees work in BENU Pharmacies in Latvia.
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2023-11-06 11:34:33
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