5 Vitamins You Need In Winter For Good Health

[OneEyedDiva]

I'm Vitamin D deficient already, so I definitely need to take that. My nutritionist mentioned that I need to try to get more Omega 3 fatty acids, but I don't want to take the supplement. I'd rather try to get it from food sources. My podiatrist told me about Centrum 50 multivitamin for women, but the daggone tablet is too big for me to swallow and does not taste too good when crushed and put into applesauce (unlike the crushed potassium which I can't taste). I've taken zinc almost every night for over a decade and I really feel it has helped stave off colds, for the most part.
5 vitamins you absolutely need in the winter for good health
Are you taking any of these? If not, did reading the article convince you to start?

 

[Don M.]

I take a daily multivitamin which has all of these elements, plus a Lutein pill and Omega capsule. IMO, taking a daily vitamin is some pretty cheap "insurance" to help maintain good health....especially as we age.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I take a daily multivitamin which has all of these elements, plus a Lutein pill and Omega capsule. IMO, taking a daily vitamin is some pretty cheap "insurance" to help maintain good health....especially as we age.

I agree Don. Just you saying that reminds me that I'm going to have t find a way to get that Centrum into my system. I've also been taking Lutein for decades (I get the vege capsules). I'd like to think my eyes are benefitting since even with what ails them, I still see pretty well.

 

[CallMeKate]

My podiatrist told me about Centrum 50 multivitamin for women, but the daggone tablet is too big for me to swallow and does not taste too good when crushed and put into applesauce (unlike the crushed potassium which I can't taste).

I take the Centrum for Women 50+ Minis. Now, the mini ones aren't teeny tiny or anything, but they are pretty much more manageable than the big'uns. @OneEyedDiva
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[Jules]

I take the Centrum for Women 50+ Minis.

That’s what I take too. They finally started carrying them in Canada. I wrote to them twice. Before that I stocked up while in the US. The other option is the Vitamin Gummies from Costco. They’re really good but also too sweet.

OED, yes, I take all those vitamins. I need to find a smaller zinc, preferably a capsule.

 

[Jace]

Yes, I take all of those... and more!

 

[Devi]

I take these more or less daily year-round and am almost never ill (I mean at least a decade between flus).

I also eat very "clean" food (organic or natural; that is, food not grown with pesticides and herbicides or meats raised so uncleanly that the animals have to be injected with antibiotics to kill disease).

A/D - A and D need to be taken together
B complex
C
E
Biotin - a B vitamin that's good for hair
Mega minerals

 

[Pinky]

B12
D3
Vitamin C

 

[Paco Dennis]

Here are the 5 vitamins you need in winter for good health:

1. Vitamin C: Assists in protecting cells and keeping them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage, and helping with the healing of wounds1. Bananas and orange juice are good sources of vitamin C1.

1. Vitamin D: Plays an important role in the immune system, and it may reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis1.

1. Vitamin B6: Vital for the health of the nervous system and immune system1.

1. Omega-3: Full of fatty acids and is especially vital during cold and dry months to help keep the skin moisturized1.

1. Zinc: Essential for supporting your immune system during the winter months1.

Remember, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen. Stay healthy!