We all lead incredibly busy daily lives and often squeeze in our active time at the very last minute. As a result of this, the recovery process is often not given as much focus or attention as it probably should – inhibiting our body’s ability to physically (and mentally) recover between workouts which can lead to burnout, injuries, and illness.
Our immune system comes under extra stress during the winter months due to colder, shorter and darker days but what often people don’t realise is that even during the warmer months of spring and summer our immune system function can still become compromised.
Generally, during the spring and summer months athletes and active people alike are training at their hardest and perhaps even completing challenges or taking part in races and competitions. These stressors combined can not only create significant amount of muscular damage but also increasing levels of fatigue (if not managed properly) all of which can suppress our immune system leaving us susceptible to illness.
Therefore, the role of nutrition in supporting our immune system both on active days and recovery days, in winter and during the spring and summer months cannot be understated and having a tool kit of essential supplements to hand can give you a fighting chance against illness, fatigue and even injury.
One such supplement is Colostrum.