By: Tyra Roberson | nutraMetrix Program Coordinator
Have you ever considered how specific nutrients can support your seasonal health and well-being? Our lifestyle choices play an important role in maintaining a balanced and strong body. One of the most effective ways to support this is by incorporating key nutrients into our daily diet. These nutrients are essential in keeping our natural responses prepared to handle potential challenges. Let’s uncover how vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and iron can assist a vibrant and healthy lifestyle.
Vitamin C: Supporting Your Body for Seasonal Health
Known for its abundance in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, vitamin C is a powerhouse in supporting your body. Ascorbic acid is best known for its antioxidant properties. Ascorbic acid may be the most important water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C helps support cardiovascular health in a few different ways. It assists in maintaining normal levels of cholesterol and normal blood pressure and promotes normal platelet activity. It also promotes healthy triglyceride levels. A key component of vitamin C, when cooking foods rich in Vitamin C, its content can be decreased. To avoid losing vitamin C during cooking, supplementation is an excellent way to help you receive the necessary nutrients. nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin C promotes immune functions, provides antioxidant protection and promotes normal regulation of heart functions.
Vitamin D: Radiating Seasonal Health from the Inside Out
Vitamin D, often known as the “sunshine vitamin,” plays an important role in supporting your seasonal health. In addition to promoting strong bones, vitamin D also has other roles in health, including supporting the body’s normal modulation of neuromuscular function and immune function. Vitamin D supplementation is thought to promote immune health by promoting the body’s normal regulation of T-cell function.
While sunlight is a great way to obtain vitamin D, you can also get it from different foods. Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna are rich in vitamin D, as are egg yolks and dairy products. Not only can you help maintain healthy levels of vitamin D, support your immune system’s functions and seasonal health with vitamin D rich foods, but you also can use supplementation with nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2.
Zinc: The Communicator
Zinc is an important mineral that aids in the development and communication of our body’s responses. Found in a variety of foods, such as nuts, seeds, shellfish and legumes, it helps keep our system connected and responsive. Incorporating zinc-rich foods into meals can support cellular repair, enzyme function, and overall health maintenance.
Iron: The Builder
Lastly, Iron is another mineral that assists in the growth and maturation of your body’s immune cells. These cells support constructing and sustaining the body’s natural barriers, helping you face daily environmental challenges. By ensuring your iron levels are healthy, and including iron-rich foods like spinach, lentils, and red meat in your diet, you’re supporting your body’s readiness to adapt to seasonal changes, supporting your health to maintain balance and wellness throughout the year.
Final Thoughts
Incorporating these nutrients into your daily diet is a proactive way to nourish and help sustain your body’s natural responses. By choosing foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and iron you contribute to a lifestyle that supports overall well-being and the foundation of your seasonal health. In addition, to consuming nutrient-rich foods, supplementation with nutraMetrix Isotonix® Multivitamin with Iron will allow you to receive 100 percent or more of the recommended daily value of essential vitamins and minerals. nutraMetrix Isotonix Multivitamin with Iron promotes the conversion of food into energy and supports a healthy cardiovascular system so that your lifestyle is supported and keeps you balanced and thriving!
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.