Immunity matters all year, not just when the seasons change. A healthy immune system helps you stay ready to perform at your best, all year long.
But when cool weather arrives, it’s a smart time to take a closer look at your routine. Along with nutrient-dense foods, consistent sleep, regular movement, and healthy ways to manage stress, the right supplements can help give your immune system the nutritional support it needs.*
For a strong foundation, make sure your daily routine includes these essentials: vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.* Keep reading to find the immune support that’s right for you.*
#1: Vitamin C
Vitamin C has earned its place in the immunity conversation. This essential nutrient supports immune system function while also acting as a powerful antioxidant.*
Because your body can’t produce vitamin C on its own, you need to get it through your diet or supplementation. That makes it an important nutrient to consider when building a consistent wellness routine.
But getting the right nutrient is only part of the equation. How it’s delivered matters, too.
If you’re looking to optimize your daily routine, Solaray Liposomal Vitamin C uses liposomal technology designed for enhanced absorption to deliver 500 mg of vitamin C per serving. Liposomal Vitamin C has been shown to be 35% more absorbable than non-liposome forms, helping you get more from each dose.*†
Solaray offers a range of Vitamin C supplements, from single-nutrient options to formulas pairing vitamin C with complementary ingredients like rose hips and acerola. With nearly 20 vitamin C supplements to choose from, it’s worth finding one that best matches your dietary preferences and existing routine.
#2: Vitamin D
You may know vitamin D for its role in supporting healthy bones and teeth, but this nutrient is also an important part of immune health.*
Often called the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D can be produced by the body in response to sunlight. That makes it an especially relevant nutrient to keep in mind as days get shorter and your daily routine moves indoors.
Rather than viewing vitamin D as just a seasonal need, think of it as part of a bigger nutritional foundation. A consistent routine can help make sure this key nutrient doesn’t become an afterthought.
Solaray offers several Vitamin D formulas, including Vitamin D3 in a range of formats and potencies, as well as a synergistic blend of vitamin D3 + K2. As you’re deciding which vitamin D supplement is right for you, consider your exposure to sunlight and year-round health goals.
#3: Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that supports a strong immune system as well as cellular function, bone health, skin health, and more.*
You can absorb zinc from foods like red meat and oysters, but supplementation offers a consistent way to incorporate this essential mineral into your day.
Solaray offers single-ingredient zinc supplements and as well as formulas that combine zinc with other nutrients like copper, kelp and pumpkin seed or calcium and magnesium. Choose a formula that matches your nutritional preferences and makes sense within the rest of your regimen.
Immune Season Is Here. Make It a Year-Round Reset
Your immunity is built through the choices you make consistently: what you eat, how you move, how well you sleep, how you manage stress, and how strategically you supplement.
Immune season is an opportunity to revisit your daily routine to make sure immune health is a priority year-round. Vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc each play an important role in supporting immunity and work together as the foundation of a strong daily routine.*
The pay-offs of a healthy immune system are significant, but the steps are simple. Choose high-quality formulas that fit the way you live, build them into a routine designed for consistency, and invest in the habits that support your health for the long run.
RESOURCES:
- Anitra Carr and Silvia Maggini, “Vitamin C and Immune Function,” Nutrients 9, no. 11 (2017): 1211.
- Cynthia Aranow, “Vitamin D and the Immune System,” Journal of Investigative Medicine 59, no. 6 (2011): 881-86.
- “Vitamin D,” The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,” last reviewed March 2023, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d.
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Inga Wessels, Martina Maywald, and Lothar Rink, “Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function,” Nutrients 9, no. 12 (2017): 1286.
†Based on clinical studies on Vitamin C by Cellg8®️ (a registered trademark of CELLg8®️).