To prevent colds, experts advise you to avoid touching your eyes and nose, as germs are transferred from one person to another.
Είναι επίσης σημαντικό να κοιμάστε καλά, as lack of sleep and fatigue make it difficult for the body to deal with viruses.
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the body. Most people get adequate amounts through their diet, when it is balanced.
However, during the winter, there is a risk of deficiency of certain vitamins due to the change of weather.
Δείτε ποιες βιταμίνες χρειάζεστε για να ανταπεξέλθετε στις απαιτήσεις του χειμώνα:
Vitamin D: This is the vitamin that many people suffer from in autumn and winter.. The absence of sunlight, which is the most effective source of vitamin D., causes a drop in its levels and symptoms, such as muscle weakness, unexplained fatigue and inability to concentrate. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia and rickets in the long run, two metabolic bone diseases. Fatty fish, the egg yolk and red meat, are good sources of vitamin D., but often not enough. Experts recommend it to those who are at risk of deficiency of this particular vitamin, take a vitamin D supplement daily (10 mg) and especially from October to March.
Vitamin B: There are eight vitamins in the B-B1 complex, B 2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12- which are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. The role of B12, however, is critical during the cold months. Vitamin B12, which is present in meat, milk and cheese, is necessary for the production of red blood cells and nerves. It has been shown to help those suffering from anxiety or depression. That is why it is necessary during the winter, when people are more at risk of symptoms of depression or seasonal affective disorder.
Vitamin C: Although, according to scientific studies, Vitamin C does not reduce the risk of colds, can help reduce the severity of symptoms and speed recovery. This is why it is so important for those who tend to get sick often during the winter. Getting Enough Vitamin C Helps Protect & Maintain Cell Health, skin and blood vessel health, of bone and cartilage, but also wound healing. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy, a rare condition that causes joint pain, fatigue, red marks on the skin and bleeding gums. Oranges are good sources of vitamin C., the red and green peppers, the strawberries, the broccoli, brussels sprouts and potatoes. If you are in between 19 and 64 you need 40mg a day.
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