Winter supplements
Winter can be a hard time of year on your body. Exposure to harsh, cold air outside and forced heat indoors can dry out your skin, shorter days and grey skies can lower your moods, and viruses like the flu are more pervasive in the winter months. “The first signs of influenza activity usually start around October, according to the CDC, and often peak at the height of winter.”[1] Certain supplements can help combat the mental and physical health issues that are specific to winter.
Vitamin C and zinc are good supplements to take to help ward off or reduce the severity of the common cold. Another of the effective winter supplements, vitamin E oil, is an excellent moisturizer when applied directly to the skin. And taking a good D3 supplement is essential in the wintertime because this vitamin is generally obtained through exposure from direct sunlight to the skin, something that is difficult to achieve in the cold season.
Vitamin D3 is also recommended for year round use, even in the months with plenty of sunshine.
More about D3
Whether or not you live in a place with a warm climate, chances are good that you’re not getting the amount of daily exposure to sunlight that is required for your body to make enough vitamin D3. “Many factors affect the skin’s ability to produce vitamin D, including season, time of day, latitude, air pollution, cloud cover, sunscreen, body parts exposed, color and age.” [2]
Our bodies require vitamin D3 to support a healthy immune system and muscle function, and to help our bones absorb calcium. In order to maintain good bone strength as we age, we need to ensure we’re getting enough vitamin D. Supplements with vitamin D3 are particularly important in the aging population. “Taking vitamin D every day has been shown to reduce the risk of falling in older individuals.”[3]
Get your D3 supply for the winter
It’s important to read labels to make sure you’re buying healthy supplements for your patients. Ask your doctor about Green Leaf Sciences Vitamin D3 1000 IU Gummies which are made from the purest source. Harvested from an organic plant called Lichen, our gummies contain all natural ingredients and a potent, absorbable form of D3. You can read more about the high quality D3 supplements offered by Green Leaf Sciences on the website.
We partner with physicians who want to offer vegan, natural options to their patients. Doctors can contact GLS directly to take advantage of our easy ordering options, whether they want to try out our products for the first time or are already carrying them in their office and want to buy in bulk. Help support your patient’s immune systems this winter with a daily supply of vitamin D3.