What vitamins should you take to start off the new season on the right foot?
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Vitamin deficiencies are common. Getting a good dose of vitamins before the start of the new season helps protect the body from oxidation and strengthens the immune system.
When sunbathing wisely, sunlight is ideal for helping to replenish vitamin D levels. This essential vitamin for our body is rarely synthesized sufficiently by the French population, as reported by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES). For the first time in twenty years, the agency has updated its list of vitamin and mineral requirements, which shows that nearly 70% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency. The good news is that 15 to 20 minutes of daily exposure to natural light is enough to replenish reserves. It is also possible to supplement your diet with natural vitamin D, as recommended by micro-nutritionist Valérie Espinasse. Her daily recommendation for boosting the immune system is to take 5 drops of natural vitamin D diluted in a glass of water and 500 mg of natural liposomal vitamin C taken as a single dose in the morning.
Focus on antioxidants
Although we have plenty of energy in the summer, vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant that the body needs to fight free radicals. It also improves collagen production and helps the skin look radiant. During the summer, we are much more exposed to the sun. Although this is necessary, it is also a harmful oxidant that plays a role in premature ageing of the skin and cells. A sufficient vitamin A intake also helps regenerate the skin more quickly in the event of excessive sunbathing and sunburn. Vitamin E is also a powerful antioxidant that prolongs the life cycle of skin cells, attenuating and slowing down the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is ideal for fighting skin irritation and diminishing scars.
Nature knows best
Taking vitamin capsules requires knowing your body's needs well. It's a good idea to assess your deficiencies so that you can act accordingly and avoid counterproductive actions that may not be well tolerated by the body. It also saves time and money. Supplementing for only one month is rarely beneficial. The body generally needs a minimum three-month course of treatment to enjoy the full benefits. But here's the good news: nature provides us with all the vitamins and minerals we need in our food. In smaller amounts, of course, but they're still there. During the summer, seasonal fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants. So, to fill up on vitamin A, eat tomatoes, parsley and carrots. For vitamin C, kiwi, oranges, lemons, and strawberries are ideal. And for vitamin E, nothing beats avocados or red bell peppers.