As summer approaches, staying healthy, energised, and balanced while travelling is key. So we ask Lynsey Vaughan, Nutritionist (MSc) and Head of Product Innovation at Higher Nature to share her expert tips on the supplements essential for summer holidays, helping support sleep, digestion, immunity, and overall wellbeing on the go. From beach days and festivals to long-haul flights, discover how to travel smart with functional, evidence-based nutrition.
Astaxanthin & Blackcurrant is your nature-led internal SPF (Skin Protecting Formula) helping to protect against sun induced damage at the cellular level. It doesn’t replace the need for topical sunscreen, but offers additional support from within for healthy, protected and glowing skin. Astaxanthin is a photoprotective molecule and specialised carotenoid antioxidant shown to be 6,000 times more powerful than vitamin C in mopping up damaging free radicals responsible for oxidative stress, inflammation and ageing. Expertly blended with concentrated blackcurrant fruit extract the Higher Nature Astaxanthin & Blackcurrant is naturally rich in anthocyanidins, polyphenols and vitamin C for added protection. The unique formula delivers nutrients in a base of tomato powder high in lycopene. This carotenoid helps protect our cells against unstable molecules that can damage DNA and are harmful to skin and eyes. Small studies suggest that consuming tomato paste high in lycopene might prevent sunburn.
If you’re susceptible to UTI’s I always recommend taking high potency cranberry with you. The Higher Nature Oregon Cranberry supplement uses hand-harvested cranberries from Oregon to deliver a clinically backed extract which reflects the latest gold-standard research. Cranberries are rich in special compounds which help prevent pathogenic bacteria from attaching to your body which means you can enjoy your holiday in comfort.
How can supplements support sleep, digestion, and immunity while travelling?
Trying different foods can be one of the best things about travel, but changes to dietary and drinking habits can quickly affect your gut and digestion. Dehydration or short-term stress from travelling can affect gut-motility and your bowel function.
Pro-Immune delivers 7 patented and science-backed strains of friendly bacteria, plus zinc and black elderberry for comprehensive gut and immune support, offering big benefits for a happy gut and resilient immune system whilst away.
Are there functional ingredients that help with jet lag or travel fatigue?
Changes in time zones, climate, hydration and activity levels can impact your sleep, energy and muscles, so I often travel with magnesium. This multi-tasking mineral and key electrolyte is needed for over 300 processes in the body, supporting cellular energy and detoxification, your nervous system, muscles, bones and more. Great to take as part of your wind down routine in the evening to promote a restful night to set you up for a day of maximising joy on your trip. That said, the best “ingredients” for overcoming jet lag and adjusting to your new time zone are the basics like natural daylight and local mealtimes. This helps your gut microbes and internal body clock reset.
L-theanine is an amino acid naturally sourced from green tea which helps produce calming neurotransmitter GABA. It’s been shown to help you fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality so that’s a great one to help adjust to your new bedtime.
How do I maintain energy and wellbeing throughout busy summer travel days?
Travel can make it difficult to maintain optimal nutrient intake, especially when it comes to key nutrients like B vitamins and magnesium, which play an essential role in energy production and nervous system support. True Food® Multivitamins for Men and Women offer a convenient way to help fill those nutritional gaps, with vitamins and minerals from real food you can rest assured you’re covered. Featuring scientifically backed AstraGin®, a natural patented blend which has been shown to enhance nutrient absorption and promote gut health.
