Why does the common cold strike more often in winter?

Why does the common cold strike more often in winter? Reasons

It is not without reason that the cold is said to strike more often in winter, and it is during this time of year that the body's immune system needs to be taken care of. What can be the direct causes of a common cold or various infections?

• low temperature leading to a cooling of the body
• inappropriate clothing for current weather conditions
• limited fluid intake, which can cause multi-mineral deficiencies
• fewer sunny days cause deterioration of the natural synthesis of vitamin D3 which affects immunity
• a clear reduction in the amount of fruit consumed in the daily diet (especially citrus fruits rich in valuable vitamin C)
• reduction of physical activity or total abandonment of it (e.g. in the case of outdoor sports)

A very good way to strengthen the body and make it exceptionally resistant to low temperatures is to train outdoors in the winter. Although not everyone can see it as something pleasant, unfavourable weather conditions turn out to be extremely valuable on many levels, e.g. by strengthening immunity or improving respiratory capacity.

Why does the common cold strike more often in winter? Symptoms

What are the most common symptoms of the common cold? Although most people have similar symptoms, in practice, any infection can be transmitted in a slightly different way. Everything depends on the individual condition of the immune system and its ability to cope with the microorganisms that attack it. Typical signs of a common cold include:

• fever,
• running nose and clogged sinuses,
• pain or burning in the throat,
• chills and the problem of cold sweats,
• headache with accompanying dizziness,
• a clear feeling of weakness and reduced appetite

Never underestimate a common cold! Often, such infections give rise to more serious problems, such as angina and flu, which can "turn you off" from your daily routine for a long time.

Why does the common cold strike more often in winter? Take care of your diet

It has been repeated for generations that a healthy and varied diet is the starting point for maintaining a healthy immune system. However, it is worth remembering that the assimilability of nutrients contained in food is limited and therefore it is worthwhile to enrich the diet with supplements. The Immuno Xplode Powder from Olimp Sport Nutrition will be an ideal choice during the winter to support the immune system. The product is a combination of zinc, vitamins C and D together with amino acids and plant extracts, which have been selected in optimal proportions. The supplement was developed in the modern Research and Development Centre of the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company using high-quality, safe raw materials, which were subjected to microbiological purity analysis.