Vitamin D
The well-known winter depression is caused by a lack of vitamin D. This vitamin is produced by the skin and contributes to all kinds of physical and psychological processes. A deficiency of vitamin D causes, among other things, a lack of energy, fatigue, colds, joint pain, and hyperventilation. Quite an important vitamin!
In winter, the sun is often not strong enough to help you get your physical dose of vitamin D. Of course, it also doesn’t help that you spend more time indoors during the short, cold days. That is why it is advisable to take vitamin D, especially for risk groups such as people with dark skin, women over the age of 50, and pregnant women.
Source: OmaWeetRaad, Thuisarts, Huisarts.nl, GezondheidEnWetenschap, MedicinalNewsToday, Mens-En-Gezondheid | Images: iStock, Pexels