In the year 2022, there are five vitamins that can help you jumpstart your health.

As we welcome the new year and the resolutions that come with it, many Canadians continue to place a high priority on their health.

Perhaps you've resolved to consume better foods in the new year or to spend more time outside stretching your legs.

While both aspirations are admirable, have you considered using vitamins and supplements to aid in the attainment of your health and wellbeing objectives?

Our partners from Rexall are introducing critical vitamins that can help Canadians live better lives in this week's edition of Health and Weather Extended, including what vitamins are essential during the chilly winter months.

"With the new year comes a lot of new intentions, and we want to get started on living a healthier lifestyle," said Sylvie Druteika, Rexall Pharmacy Practice Lead. "Vitamins are a crucial element of our diets, and we don't always receive enough from the foods we eat or our daily routines." So they can assist enhance our diets and keep us on a healthy track."

Vitamins are necessary for boosting your immune system, maintaining your energy levels, and increasing your overall health and wellness. So, what vitamins should you be looking for to give you that extra boost?

According to Druteika, a lot depends on where you live and the temperatures you face.

"In general, we want to think about our diet and some of the things we may not be getting enough of. For example, vitamin D is particularly important in Canada because we have those colder weather and it is a little more difficult to get outside and get it from natural sunlight."

Vitamin B pills, which may be obtained naturally in fresh leafy vegetables and colorful fruits, are also recommended by Druteika.

"Depending on where we live, we may not be able to obtain vegetables and fruits in their most fresh state, or we may have busy schedules that prevent us from preparing them as often as we would like. "Vitamin D and vitamin B are two of the most frequent vitamins that people seek for or require supplementation for," Druteika explained.

According to Health Canada, fortified foods are the most common sources of vitamin D. Cow's milk and margarine must be supplemented with vitamin D in Canada, but fatty fish and egg yolks are the only natural sources of vitamin D in the food supply.

According to Health Canada, there are five vitamins that can assist jumpstart

1.Vitamin D is a substance that aids in the body's utilization of calcium and phosphorus in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth.

2.Vitamin B complex maintains energy levels, supports cell health, and can aid in keeping skin hydrated.

3.Vitamin C can assist to lessen the severity of colds, which is especially useful during the cold and flu season in Canada.

4.Iron supplements help manufacture hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.

5.While vitamin E from food is necessary for optimum health, many individuals also take vitamin E supplements in the hopes of preventing disease.

While vitamins are a great source of energy, getting a good night's sleep is essential for feeling rejuvenated in the morning.

"Remember, we want to try our best to have those relaxation techniques and that wind down [time] before bed so that we can ease into it." "The B vitamin can help with that as well," Druteika added.

Along with relaxation, it's important to remember to keep your body hydrated. Druteika recommends drinking enough of water to ensure that vitamins and supplements are effectively absorbed into the body and flushed out when necessary.

If you're ready to start taking vitamins as part of your new health regimen, it's always a good idea to consult a pharmacist first.

"Of course, we have a lot of different brands on the shelf at Rexall...so we make sure we're looking at the small print to know exactly what amounts we're getting in the supplement, and we send you to your pharmacist to make sure we can advise you in the appropriate path," Druteika continued.

Although over-the-counter vitamins cannot completely replace the vitamins your body requires, supplements can help you on your health and wellness journey, particularly during the cold Canadian winters.