Summer is a time to enjoy being outdoors, the sun, open-air plans and longer days. We change our routines, spend more time away from home and, very often, our body adapts to a different pace.
But although we usually think of summer as a season for rest and disconnection, it is also a time when the body faces new challenges.
Sun exposure, heat, dehydration and changes in habits can influence how we feel on the inside. That is why, in addition to protecting the skin externally, it is also important to take care of the body from within.
More sun, more heat and more activity
During the summer months, our body is more exposed to external factors. We spend more hours in the sun, sweat more, may sleep worse because of the heat, and often change our meal, rest or physical activity schedules.
All of this can affect the body’s daily balance.
One of the processes that becomes especially important at this time of year is oxidative stress, which is related to the production of free radicals.
What is oxidative stress?
Free radicals are molecules that are naturally produced in the body. Under normal conditions, the body has antioxidant mechanisms to maintain balance.
However, factors such as sun exposure, heat, pollution, stress or lack of rest can encourage an increase in free radicals.
When there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s antioxidant capacity, we refer to this as oxidative stress.
That is why, during summer, taking care of our daily habits can help support the body during this stage of greater exposure.
Antioxidants: support for your cells
Diet plays an important role in caring for the body. Fruits, vegetables, greens and fresh seasonal foods provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help maintain a balanced routine.
Among the nutrients with antioxidant function, vitamin C and selenium stand out.
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative damage and to the normal functioning of the immune system. Selenium also contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative damage and to the normal functioning of the immune system. These statements are included among the authorised health claims in the European Union.
Heat also affects your mucous membranes
In summer, we should not only pay attention to the skin. Mucous membranes also play an important role as a natural barrier for the body.
Mucous membranes are found in areas such as the respiratory, digestive and ocular tracts. Heat, environmental dryness, air conditioning or insufficient hydration can make them more exposed.
At this point, vitamin A plays a relevant role, as it contributes to the normal maintenance of the skin and mucous membranes. It also contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Your immune system also works in summer
We often associate the immune system with winter, but the truth is that it works all year round.
Also in summer.
Temperature changes, travel, irregular rest, eating out or having less of a routine can influence our daily wellbeing. That is why maintaining healthy habits remains important, even on holiday.
Habits to take care of yourself from within this summer
Small daily gestures can help you maintain balance during the hot months:
Stay properly hydrated throughout the day.
Use sun protection and avoid the hours of greatest exposure.
Include seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Rest whenever you can and respect your sleep hours.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
Take care of your mucous membranes against heat, dryness and air conditioning.
Maintain a daily routine that supports your body.
Plesinox 3A, a habit for summer too
Plesinox 3A combines EPL, vitamin A, vitamin C and selenium in one daily capsule.
Vitamin C and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamin A contributes to the normal maintenance of the skin and mucous membranes.
And vitamin A, vitamin C and selenium contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Because taking care of yourself from within is also part of summer.
Plesinox 3A. Your daily habit, also in summer.
