Preventive medicine doctor Tatyana Semenova spoke about substances that help the body fight stress that occurs in the fall due to changes occurring in it.
Doctor Semenova informed that it allows the body to more easily adapt to the ongoing change of season, shortening daylight hours and decreasing heat. According to the doctor, in the fall you need to make sure that the body receives enough vitamin C. As a powerful antioxidant, this vitamin improves its defense against inflammation and stress, and helps maintain emotional balance.
Another helper for the body in the autumn season is vitamin D. Its sufficient consumption plays a big role in maintaining psycho-emotional stability – especially for people who do not receive the required amount of sunlight.
“Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with increased anxiety and depression. It plays a role in regulating mood and is important for the normal functioning of the nervous system,” the doctor specified, talking with Gazeta.Ru.
Also among the useful nutrients for combating stress in the fall, Semenova named B vitamins – these substances ensure the normal functioning of the nervous system.
“B-complex vitamins, including vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folic acid) and vitamin B12, play important role in maintaining energy, can help cope with stress in the autumn,” the doctor shared.
Additionally, Semeova advised consuming omega-3 fatty acids in the fall – primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Taking them as part of various products helps prevent depression and mood problems
In addition, magnesium helps maintain psychological health in the fall.
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