1. Days are shorter, sun weaker, clothes increasing. Natural production of vitamin D in skin decreases. Its supplementation is important for supporting immunity, bones and mood, as its deficiency can lead to seasonal depressions.
2. Summer is super also because we have greater appetite for fresh fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C (citrus, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers). When availability of seasonal foods decreases in autumn, vitamin C stores can be lower. That is, if consumption of its alternative sources doesn't start. Vitamin C is not stored in body in large amounts, therefore it is important to regularly supplement it by diet or supplements.
3. In autumn intake of B group vitamins, and especially B6 and B12 can decrease too. This applies mainly if they are not part of seasonal diet. These vitamins regulate energy and support nervous system functioning. You supplement them from cereals, legumes, leafy vegetables and animal products.
4. Vitamin E is fat soluble, meaning it is stored in body fat tissues and not necessary to supplement as often as for example vitamin C. But there is one but. In those who had higher physical activity in summer and were exposed to greater sunlight greater oxidative stress could occur, which in turn could lead to increased need for vitamin E. Therefore in autumn it might be appropriate to replenish its stores.
5. Vitamin A is important for eye health, skin and immunity. In autumn, when body is exposed to greater risk of infections and cold weather, its need might be higher You can supplement it with diet rich in orange and dark green vegetables, such as carrots, pumpkin and spinach.
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