Shorter days, less energy, and a runny nose: yes, that pretty much describes winter. It seems like temperatures drop in winter, and flu-like symptoms rise. That's why your immune system could use some extra support right now. In this blog post, we explain which vitamins and minerals are beneficial.

Supporting your immune system

You get vitamins and minerals through your diet, each with its own function. These vitamins are important for your immune system:

Vitamin A
Function: Plays a role in the regulation of white blood cells, an important part of your immune system.
Found in: liver (products), margarine and low-fat margarine.

Vitamin C
Function: supports your immune system, stimulates the production of white blood cells.
Found in: vegetables, fruit and potatoes.

Vitamin B6
Function: is important for your resistance, digestion, proper functioning of the nervous system and plays a role in the formation of red blood cells and your energy supply.
Found in: meat, eggs, fish, grain products, legumes and bananas.

Folic acid (vitamin B11)
Function: Ensures the normal functioning of your immune system, helps produce red and white blood cells, contributes to tissue growth during pregnancy, is important for your mental health and for feeling energetic.
Found in: green vegetables, fruit and whole grain products.

Vitamin B12
Function: prevents a form of anemia, ensures good resistance, contributes to the formation of red blood cells, helps reduce fatigue and is important for your nervous system.
Found in: meat and dairy.

Vitamin D
Function: Supports your immune system and also contributes to strong bones, teeth, and normal muscle function. Your skin also produces vitamin D through sunlight, but in winter, you not only have less time to soak up the sun's rays, but the sun's strength is also lower, and you're probably wrapped in layers of clothing. So, it's helpful to take extra vitamin D in the form of a supplement.
Found in: oily fish, meat, eggs and butter.

Vitamin E
Function: An antioxidant that protects against harmful external agents. For example, vitamin E helps protect your cells from oxidative damage caused by UV radiation and air pollution.
Found in: grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit.

Selenium
Function: Helps your red blood cells and other cells protect themselves from free radicals. It also supports the body's natural immune system. It also helps maintain shiny and strong hair. Great for your winter haircut!
Found in: fish, meat, nuts, whole grain products and dairy products.

Zinc
Function: plays a role in metabolism, protein synthesis, tissue growth and renewal, and contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Found in: fish, shellfish, meat, grain products, legumes, nuts, seeds and kernels.

Supplement diet with supplements

Are you looking to supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals? Our vitamin gummies are an easy and fun way to get your vitamins and minerals. Below you'll find several products that can help you. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message on Instagram or Facebook .

Overall support

Multi and Iron Vegan
These two gummies complement your diet with comprehensive support. Don't have a specific diet? Then the Multi+ offers a supplement of 13 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, D, and zinc. Do you eat a plant-based diet? The Iron Vegan offers a supplement specifically tailored to your diet, including iron, B12, and calcium.

Extra winterproof

Hair
Did you know that your hair grows more slowly in winter than in summer? You also experience lower temperatures and dry air, which can lead to dry skin and a clump of hair. Yummygums Hair contains 11 vitamins and minerals, including biotin, selenium, and bamboo extract, that support your hair and skin. Biotin supports hair growth and helps maintain strong, shiny hair. It also nourishes your skin from the inside out. Radiant through the winter!