Part 3. How to Get Your Vitamins & Minerals During a Heatwave: Nourishing Your Body
Why Are Vitamins & Minerals More Important in Summer? During the summer, your body loses a lot of vitamins and minerals through sweat, along with fluids.Hot weather can also decrease your appetite, making it easy to fall short on essential nutrients.That’s why carefully managing your vitamins and minerals is key to staying healthy during the hottest months. Chronic vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to weakened immunity, osteoporosis, anemia, and ongoing fatigue. It’s especially important to pay attention to your nutrition in summer. Essential Vitamins & Minerals for Summer Signs of Nutrient Deficiency in a Heatwave Persistent fatigue and lethargy Frequent muscle cramps or spasms Mouth ulcers or increased skin problems Difficulty concentrating, frequent headaches Poor appetite and indigestion These symptoms can occur when you’re low on vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and other key nutrients. If deficiencies persist long-term, you’re at higher risk for i...