Healthy August: updating your diet, sleep, and nutritional support

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August is the last month of summer, but at the same time, it is no less powerful a period of rejuvenation than January.

Right now, our bodies are intuitively preparing for the challenges of fall: less sunlight, returning to work, school, and routine.

This is the perfect time to update your eating habits, sleep patterns, physical activity, and add support in the form of nutraceuticals.

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Why August is the best time

  • Psychologically, it’s easier to start from scratch: there’s no pressure from “New Year’s resolutions.” Increased motivation due to the change of seasons

  • Increased motivation due to the change of seasons.

  • Access to fresh seasonal produce that can enhance the effect of nutraceuticals.

  • Time for family and planning for the school year: vitamin support for children can be included.

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What habits are worth updating

Habits are like muscles: they can be trained, weakened, or completely replaced. August is the month when our inner rhythm strives for harmony.

Nature calms down, the sun is still gentle, and there is an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits around.

Now is the time to analyze what in your daily schedule needs updating and take small but meaningful steps toward better well-being.

Here are some basic habits that are easy to adapt today:

Habit What to change Additional support
Nutrition Reduce consumption of processed foods, add more seasonal vegetables and plant fibers Enzymes for better digestion, probiotics for microbiota
Sleep schedule Go to bed before 11 p.m., limit gadget use before bedtime, don’t wake up in a panic to your alarm clock Magnesium (citrate/glycinate), L-theanine, lemon balm
Exercise Return to daily walks, warm-ups, or short workouts at home Electrolytes (especially potassium and magnesium), coenzyme Q10 for energy

The role of nutraceuticals: a smooth transition to fall

During the Vitafoods 2025 exhibition, special attention was paid to daily wellness formulas that:

  • support energy metabolism (B vitamins, adaptogens),

  • help immunity (vitamins C, D, zinc),

  • reduce stress levels (ashwagandha, magnesium, glycine).

Table: Minimum set of nutrients for August

Нутриент Форма Средняя суточная доза
Витамин D Спрей / капсулы 1000–2000 МО
Магний Цитрат / глицинат 200–400 мг
Ашваганда Экстракт KSM-66 300–600 мг
Витамины B-комплекса Комплекс в соответствии с рекомендациями RDI

Conclusions

August is not the end of summer, but the beginning of new healthy habits.

Start small: organize your day, add 10 minutes of morning quiet time, choose your set of nutrients — and welcome autumn feeling energized.

About the Author

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Kateryna Braitenko is a Ukrainian journalist and author specializing in writing articles for pharmaceutical publications. She holds a philology degree from Donetsk National University and a pharmaceutical degree from the National Pharmaceutical University in Kharkiv. She lives in Kyiv and continues her career, covering relevant issues in medicine and pharmaceuticals.





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