The cold season is in full swing and you are wondering how to avoid catching a cold? In this article, you will learn how to support your body during this time of year.

Our immune system works at full speed in winter to protect us from colds and flu. At the same time, we have less access to fresh, sun-drenched food, which can make it more difficult to get the important nutrients we need. In this article, you will learn which vitamins your body needs most in winter, how they work and where to find them – so you can get through the cold season fit and full of energy!

Before we get to food supplements, I would like to emphasise that a balanced diet, exercise and an active lifestyle are the basis for a healthy immune system.

So here are some tips and explanations on how to support your immune system. This is far more important than individual food supplements.

Dietary supplements are only a supplement to a balanced and healthy diet, as well as a healthy lifestyle.

Basics first

I can give you the following tips to get through the winter without catching a cold or getting sick.

• 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep
• Drink enough fluids
• Get enough protein, 2g/kg is recommended
• Eat enough vegetables and fruit, as varied as possible
• Get some fresh air during the day
• Build physical activity (sports, cardio, training in the gym) into your daily routine

Athlete Stack

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Our Athlete Stack provides you with all the essential nutrients to support your immune system during the cold season and maintain your energy levels. Thanks to the targeted combination of vitamins and minerals – such as vitamin C, zinc, the vitamin B complex and magnesium – it helps to strengthen your immune system and protect you from typical winter colds. The stack offers optimal support, especially during intensive training sessions that put a lot of strain on your body. Perfect for anyone who wants to give their best in training even on frosty days!

Bioavailability

With multivitamin supplements, it is always important that the bioavailability is high. Otherwise, the body cannot optimally absorb the vitamins. That is why we have only used forms or isoforms of vitamins that have a high bioavailability in the Athlete Stack. For example, we use magnesium citrate, which has one of the best bioavailability rates.

You can find more information about the Athlete Stack here.

Immunity Support

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Immunity Support is a supplement designed to support the general function of the immune system, maintain athletic performance during intensive training phases and during the winter season, and support recovery. As the name suggests, the ingredients have been specially selected to optimally support the immune system during the winter.

What exactly are the benefits of Immunity Support?

• Supply of ingredients that can support the natural defences of the body
• Supply of vitamins that contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system during and after intense physical activity
• Supplementation with vitamins that are important for the normal functioning of the immune system
• with vitamin C, vitamin D3 & zinc
• Resistance to the cold season

More information about Immunity Support can be found here.

Vitamin D3+K2

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Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 play a central role in health, especially in winter when sunlight exposure is limited. While vitamin D3 is essential for the regulation of many bodily functions, including the immune system, vitamin K2 supports the proper utilisation of vitamin D3 and contributes to bone and cardiovascular health.

Vitamin D is particularly special: the potentially most abundant source of vitamin D is not food, but the body's own production under exposure to UVB light – i.e. in sunlight. In Germany, however, this is only sufficiently available in spring and summer and is often limited by activities such as an office job.

Vitamin D3 supports your immune system

Vitamin D3 plays a key role in activating and regulating the immune system. It supports the function of immune cells such as T cells and macrophages, which are essential for defending against pathogens. Studies show that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infections, including colds and flu.

Especially during the dark months, vitamin D supplementation can therefore be very useful. Our vitamin D3+K2 capsules with the practical 3-day dosage can help you to keep your vitamin D levels at the recommended level in the long term.

For all these reasons, we recommend supplementing vitamin D3 and vitamin K2.

You can find more information here.

Bonus: NAC

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Although NAC is not a vitamin, it is a useful addition to your supplement routine, especially during the winter.

N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of the amino acid cysteine, which plays a key role in the production of glutathione – one of the body's most powerful antioxidants. Glutathione can be particularly beneficial after intense workouts. L-glycine, another essential amino acid, is also essential for glutathione synthesis. Without sufficient amounts of glycine, NAC cannot fully develop its effect.

NAC serves as a precursor for the formation of glutathione, which is produced when NAC and glycine are available in the body together. Supplementing with NAC can effectively increase glutathione levels.

Some athletes, depending on their diet, genetic predisposition and training intensity, may experience a latent glutathione deficiency. This could lead to reduced performance capacity, slower recovery and increased susceptibility to infections.

NAC acts as a mucolytic agent, which means it helps to loosen mucus in the respiratory tract and make it easier to clear. This can be particularly helpful for colds, bronchitis or other respiratory diseases by improving lung function and making breathing easier. For this reason, NAC can also be found in pharmacies in Germany. In addition, NAC is often used as a supportive measure for chronic diseases such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or asthma. It helps to keep the airways clear and reduce inflammation, which can be particularly beneficial in cold temperatures, as these often worsen the symptoms.

NAC is a valuable support, especially in winter, as it can protect the respiratory tract, strengthen the immune system and improve the body's antioxidant defences. It can be used both preventively and to alleviate symptoms of respiratory diseases.

You can find more information about NAC+ here.

Conclusion

As described at the beginning, the best protection against a cold is a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and fruit, an active lifestyle and good recovery. In addition, it can then make sense to support your immune system with some of the supplements presented. The supplements presented support and many of the ingredients presented, such as vitamin C or zinc, have been used effectively for decades.