Your body runs on summer's schedule until October hits. Suddenly, everything shifts — vitamin D production drops, your energy metabolism struggles, and your immune system faces its biggest test of the year (so far: winter’s coming).

The good news? Your body is brilliantly adaptable. It just needs the right raw materials to thrive in any season.

Let's explore which supplements can keep you feeling as good in October as you did in July.

Seasonal shift in energy levels

Vitamin D

October steals your vitamin D production. Weak sunlight, shorter days, and necessary layers block UV radiation from reaching skin.

You need vitamin D most when you can make it least. The vitamin contributes to the normal function of the immune system — crucial support during peak illness season.

Supplementation bridges the gap between September's dwindling production and March's eventual return. Most people need 10 micrograms each day during the darker months.

Check out these products:

·       Vitamin D 10μg (400iu) Tablets (60)

·       Vitamin D 3000iu Softgel Capsules (60)

·       Vegan Vitamin D3 2000iu Softgels (60)

B vitamins

Energy metabolism runs on B vitamins working together. B12, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate all contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, with five of them pulling double duty against fatigue.

Complete complexes beat single vitamins every time. Isolated supplements miss the combos that make B vitamins effective.

Iron

Deep exhaustion signals possible iron shortage. Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue — dual support for autumn energy.

Period-related iron loss accumulates over time. Heavy bleeding depletes stores faster than diet alone can replenish, even more so with reduced summer salad intake.

The best supplement is Iron Complex with ferrous fumarate, magnesium, and B12. If you have digestion problems, our Gentle Iron includes ferrous bisglycinate, which is less likely to cause problems than standard iron supplements.

Additional reading: 5 Energy Types Your Body Needs + Best Supplements Guide

Immune system support

Vitamin C

Your immune system needs consistent vitamin C access. The vitamin contributes to the normal function of the immune system — support that matters before exposure, not after.

Autumn herds everyone indoors, where air recirculates without end. Every cough spreads further, every surface harbours more germs than breezy summer environments allow.

Water-soluble vitamins like C exit your system fast. Split doses maintain steadier levels than single large amounts, maximising protective potential.

Products to consider:

·       Vitamin C 1000mg Tablets (120)

·       Vitamin C 1000mg + Bioflavonoids-30 Tablets

·       Phytosterol & Vitamin C Complex Capsules

Zinc

Most adults get enough zinc from food until immune demands spike. The mineral contributes to the normal function of the immune system and protects cells from oxidative stress — critical when fighting infections.

Daily needs range from 7mg for women to 9.5mg for men, but therapeutic doses of 15-25mg work better during immune challenges. Our Zinc Picolinate offers maximum absorption, while the Zinc 15mg with Copper prevents mineral imbalances from higher dosing.

Check out our Zinc Combo Complex for additional immune support – it includes an essential mineral complex to keep you feeling well.

Magnesium

Your immune cells burn through magnesium to maintain protective responses. Beyond contributing to immune function, magnesium enables normal cell division (how your body creates new immune cells when needed).

We offer multiple forms because absorption varies by person. Magnesium Citrate 200mg suits those wanting quick results, Bisglycinate 160mg causes fewer digestive issues, and 500mg capsules suit most people.

Metabolic considerations

Chromium and cinnamon

Blood sugar regulation becomes trickier as comfort food season arrives. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and the normal metabolism of macronutrients — relevant when your diet shifts towards heartier autumn fare.

Our Chromium and Cinnamon Capsules deliver 200µg of chromium (500% NRV) alongside cinnamon bark powder and a concentrated 30:1 extract. The combination targets both glucose control and macronutrient processing in one formula.

Skin and hair health in colder weather

Omega-3

Dry skin signals omega-3 deficiency before any other symptom appears. These essential fats form the lipid barrier that locks moisture into skin cells — without adequate intake, that barrier fails by November.

Our Organic Omega 3-6-9 Optimum Oil Blend uses flaxseed oil, which provides ALA for surface barrier repair, and primrose oil's GLA content to target inflammatory skin conditions that autumn triggers.

Where marine omega-3s excel at brain support, botanical blends directly feed skin cell membranes. You see results in texture and hydration within weeks.

Biotin

Hair and skin suffer from autumn's environmental assault. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin — internal support for external challenges.

Central heating devastates moisture levels from day one. October begins six months of artificial environments that age appearance faster than the summer sun.

10,000 microgram doses show results within weeks. Lower amounts work too, but visible improvements take longer to manifest.

Collagen

You might want collagen for hair, skin and nail support. Our Collagen 400mg Capsules deliver bovine collagen in convenient capsule form.

Autumn weather strips moisture everywhere, increasing structural protein demands. Daily supplementation provides consistent support when your body faces environmental stress.

Mood and mental well-being

Magnesium and mood

Less daylight and more stress challenge emotional balance. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function, offering stability when seasons change.

Different magnesium forms suit various needs. Glycinate calms and citrate energises — choose based on your priorities.

Omega-3 and brain function

Darker months challenge mental clarity more than summer ever does. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function, with two to three grams daily addressing deficiencies properly.

Two to three grams each day provides therapeutic amounts. Lower doses maintain health but may not address existing shortfalls.

Check out fish-derived products for the best results:

·       Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels (90)

·       Super EPA Fish Oil 1000mg 33/22 Softgels (60)

Vitamin D for improving mood

Physical tension often reveals vitamin D needs. The vitamin contributes to normal muscle function, helping ease the tightness that stress creates.

Dosing varies wildly between individuals. Standard 10 microgram amounts suit some, whilst others need 25 micrograms to feel any benefit.

Gut and digestive health

Probiotics

Dietary shifts reshape your intestinal landscape right away. Beneficial bacteria populations fluctuate based on available food sources.

Multi-strain formulas beat single strains for diversity. Our Probiotic Complex provides six bacterium types plus inulin — feeding good bacteria while introducing new ones.

Room temperature storage suits capsule probiotics fine, but most liquid probiotics need refrigeration to stay viable — check labels before buying.

Making autumn wellness work for you

Pick one or two supplements

Do you have a low mood? Exhaustion? Brittle hair? Tackle your worst problem first to find winning supplements that improve your wellness fast.

Consider blood tests for deficiencies

You might become deficient in vitamin D and other minerals after summer, so it's worth getting tested if fatigue or illness won't shift. Bloodwork beats guesswork every time.

Work on your overall wellness and health

Sleep, movement, proper meals and less alcohol will do you the world of good physically and mentally. Work to improve all aspects of your wellness.

Browse our complete range of supplements for more wellness ideas.