Maddy Epps

Supplements For Seasonal Change

Meet Ally Szeman, CHN, Health Coach, & Personal Trainer

Meet Ally Szeman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer. Ally is one of the sweetest and most caring professionals I've had the pleasure to connect & collaborate with, not to mention very passionate about her practice. Ally & I discuss the common energy shift that occurs in the Winter months, & came up with 3 of the most effective & realistic supplements to implement in support of your seasonal routine.

"The changes of season are upon us, and with that, so do the rates of colds & infections. Whether you wish to prevent or curb symptoms from the start, these high-quality ingredients* can help support you!"

- Ally Szeman

*Ally emphasizes that the quality of your supplements matters. the following list details her professional recommendations to face this seasonal change optimally.

The Immunity-Booster Cold PRO CanPrev

For colds, flu, & more. Supports optimal immune function & speeds recovery.

What's in it:

Andrographis extract - increases the body’s resistance to infection by stimulating the production of antibodies & macrophages. contains andrographolides, which are known to possess potent antiviral activity.
Reishi mushroom extract - is widely used in Asia for enhancing the immune system. Its polysaccharides seem to have a variety of pharmacological effects, including immune modulation, and antiviral, & antibacterial activity.
Vitamin C - reduces the incidence, duration, and severity of the common cold.
Echinacea extract - immune-stimulating, has the ability to support + promote the body’s own resistance to infections. When taken early on, many studies have shown a significant reduction in the severity of cold symptoms.
Astragalus extract - used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to strengthen the body against disease. Supports the immune system & helps to combat upper respiratory tract infections.
American ginseng extract - in TCM, it’s known to support the immune system in cases of fever or infectious disease. Supports the lungs + relieves coughs.
DL-alpha lipoic acid - unique dual-action antioxidant characteristics (both a fat and water-soluble vitamin). works both inside & outside our cells. ability to regenerate & recycle other beneficial antioxidants in the body like vitamin C, E, CoQ10 + glutathione.
Grape seed extract (95% OPCs) - contains oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC) complexes, which can increase intracellular vitamin C levels, decrease permeability and fragility of capillaries, scavenge free radicals + slow the destruction of collagen in lung tissue.
Zinc - is required by more than 300 enzymes in the body in order to function properly. If a mild zinc deficiency is present, it can be associated with a decrease in immune system functioning. Also supports skin health (goodbye acne)!

The Mood-Booster Vitamin D3/K2 CanPrev

Tropical vacations are something we might manage once a year, but what about the other 50 weeks?

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is easily synthesized by the body when the sun’s UVB rays strike the skin.
Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium + phosphorus to keep bones & teeth strong and protect against disease.
Vitamin D3 is best paired with Vitamin K2 & helps support bone health, the immune system & cardiovascular health.

The Skin-Booster GrassFed Collagen Protein

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body & a significant component of your skin. it plays a role in strengthening skin, as well as in elasticity and hydration. As you age, your body produces less collagen, leading to dry skin & the formation of wrinkles.

Collagen is helpful for:

Supporting hair & nail growth
Gut health
Brain Health
Supporting your metabolism

ATP’s grass-fed beef collagen is one of the best on the market, containing all your essential amino acids & the ideal protein source to add to your morning smoothie!