Supplements for Spring

After such a cold winter, we are now in the beloved spring. Little by little the heat begins and we begin to be more active. But what has happened to our health during these winter months when we have been more neglected? What happens to my body with the classic spring allergies? How do I prepare after several months without sun? Is my immune system ready to return to reality after removing pandemic restrictions?

Today we leave you a suggestion of essential supplements to compensate for the deficiencies you have had during the winter so that you can enjoy the heat and the outdoors with a renewed and strengthened immune system.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is key to the functioning of our immune system and the prevention of infections, and although there are many foods that contain this vitamin, high levels of stress, recurrent infections by viruses and bacteria in winter, plus Excessive medication during the winter, exposure to environmental toxins and a diet that is sometimes not so balanced can lead to a deficiency of this nutrient. This is why it is essential to supplement in these cases. Our Liposomal Vitamin C is a lime flavored liquid supplement that provides 1000 mg of Vitamin C per serving. It is coated with liposomes to protect the vitamin and allow faster and more effective absorption, with an effect that lasts longer.
(its absorption is three times higher: 91%).

Mega EPA
Omega 3 is a very important essential oil in immunity and processes.
anti-inflammatories. Its consumption helps manage low-grade chronic inflammation and histamine production. All of this can help us strengthen the immune system, in addition to helping fight classic spring allergies.

We recommend our omega 3: Mega EPA , from sustainable fishing, it is of high quality, each serving contains 524 mg EPA, a nutrient that provides an anti-inflammatory role, and 375 mg DHA, which supports brain nutrition and proper functioning of the nervous system. If you are vegan or vegetarian, no problem, we also have a vegan-friendly option certified by the Vegetarian Society: Vegan Omega in
capsule format.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been commonly related to bone health, but for several years we have known that it is much more than that, it participates in improving the natural immune response against infections, inhibits chronic inflammation, among others. This vitamin is mainly obtained through the sun and with the COVID 19 pandemic, teleworking or even working in offices, today in Chile there are deficiency levels of up to 70% of the population, so it can be very It is important to start, even during the sunny season, supplementing to obtain optimal levels of this vitamin preventively and not just have them within the minimum laboratory ranges.

We recommend trying ourvitamin D3 or vitamin D3&K2 options to maintain desirable levels.

BioAcidophilus Forte
To feed our second brain, we cannot forget the intestine, since it is a central part of our health. The bacteria that live in this organ provide us with defenses and better immunity.
If you spent this winter going from antibiotic to antibiotic, inflamed, with abdominal distention, with irregular digestion or eating varieties of processed and less nutritious and healthy foods, we recommend our 30 billion Bioacidophilus Forte probiotic supplement, which provides a great power of clinically probiotics. tested, LAB4, which combines 2 strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium lactis. Key to strengthening our immune and gastrointestinal systems and thus enjoying a spring with our defenses ready to combat and reduce the allergies of this time.

Food cannot be left behind. To complement these supplements, we suggest following a diet low in allergenic foods, such as dairy and gluten, and reducing sources of sugar and ultra-processed foods. These foods have been linked to allergic reactions (not only due to food, but also due to seasonal changes). Prefers green vegetables and greens; Choose cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) and don't forget to complement your diet with a good supply of fats (olive oil, avocado, among others).

The protein contribution cannot be left behind; Choose fish, meats, legumes, eggs and bone broths to reduce allergenic incidences and help absorb the aforementioned nutrients. Let us remember that immune health comes from the intestine; delivering good nutrition and supplementation
adequate, we can obtain impeccable immunity.

We hope that this information has been useful to you, if you have any questions, write to us at nutricion@biocarechile.cl and our nutrition team will guide you.