What Happens to Your Body in Winter (and How to Help It Thrive).

Winter hits us differently right?  The days get shorter, the sun checks out early, and suddenly you’re swapping iced lattes for blankets and beanies. But while you’re adjusting your vibe, your body’s also going through its own seasonal shift, so let’s break down what’s happening - and how a few smart supplement choices can help you stay glowing through the gloom.

1. The Sun Ghosts Us (and So Does Vitamin D).
When sunlight dips, your skin makes less Vitamin D - aka the sunshine vitamin. This little legend helps keep your bones strong, supports your immune system, and even boosts mood. Low Vitamin D levels are super common in winter, especially if you spend most of the day inside. 

How to help:

•    Add a Vitamin D supplement - look for D3 (it’s the form your body uses best).
•    Combine it with foods like eggs, salmon, and fortified milks.
•    If you can, grab 15–20 minutes of daylight when it peeks out - your future self will thank you.

2. Energy Levels Take a Nap.
Colder weather can slow down your metabolism and mess with your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock). Translation: you might feel sluggish or crave naps like it’s your full-time job.

How to help:

•    Keep up your B vitamins, especially B12 and B6, to support energy and focus.
•    Eat iron-rich foods (spinach, lentils, tofu) or ask your doctor about a gentle iron supplement to boost low levels.
•    Move your body - even a walk counts. Your brain loves that oxygen boost.

 3. Your Mood Can Dip Too.
Less sunlight = less serotonin = more “meh” days. It’s not just in your head - seasonal changes can really affect mood and motivation.

How to help:

•    Add more chia or flaxseeds to your diet for easy brain-boosting perks and mood support.
•    Keep a steady sleep routine . Yes, that means putting the phone down before bed…and actually turning it off!
•    Schedule fun stuff, even if it’s just a coffee date or a new playlist session.

4. Skin and Hair Need Extra Love.
Winter air is dry and indoor heating doesn’t help - your skin barrier takes a hit, and your hair might feel more brittle.

How to help:

•    Add collagen or biotin supplements for skin and hair resilience.
•    Hydrate!  Because hydration is the underrated skincare hack - water, herbal teas, soups all count.  Step away from the wine bottle though!
•    Don’t skip moisturiser (bonus points for hyaluronic acid or ceramides).

The Winter Survival Starter Pack.
Here’s your quick hit list for the darker months.   

•    Vitamin D3 – for immunity, mood, and bones.  
•    B Complex (esp. B12 + B6) – for energy
•    Omega-3s – for brain and mood
•    Iron – if you’re low-energy or vegan
•    Collagen/Biotin – for skin + hair 

Nutriburst can provide most of these for you.  Check out our best selling Vitamin D3 + K2 lemon flavoured gummies or try our new single gummy Vitamin D3 Ultra.

It’s also a good plan to stock up on our Hair, Skin & Nails gummies because it’s crammed with Biotin, Zinc, Iodine and Folic Acid as well as Vitamins A, B5, B6 and B12 and Vitamin E so, between these three delicious products, we’ve got you covered.  

You’re welcome.

TL;DR?

Winter might test your energy and mood, but it’s also a chance to slow down, reset, and take care of yourself in new ways. Stock up on the nutrients your body needs, move a little every day, and chase those pockets of sunlight. 

You’ve got this -  even when it’s grey outside. 

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