Is it better to take supplements with food or medicine during the Winter Solstice?

　　Medical experts said that there are two main ways to supplement: one is dietary supplements, and the other is medicinal supplements. As the saying goes: "Medicine supplements are not as good as food supplements." Food supplements are particularly important in winter care.

　　When the temperature is too low in winter, in order to maintain a certain amount of heat, the human body must increase the decomposition of sugar, fat, protein and other substances in the body to produce more energy to meet the needs of the body. Therefore, you should eat more foods rich in sugar, fat, protein and vitamins.

　　At the same time, cold also affects the human urinary system, causing increased urination. More inorganic salts such as sodium, potassium, and calcium are excreted in the urine, so corresponding food must be supplemented. Experts suggest that on the basis of eating more vegetables, appropriately increase animal offal, lean meat, fish, eggs and other foods. If possible, you can also eat more foods such as soft-shell turtle, mutton, longan, lychee, walnut meat, etc. These foods are delicious and rich in fat, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. They can not only replenish the calories excessively consumed due to the cold, but also nourish qi and blood, and are especially suitable for those with weak health.

　　To make up for whatever is missing, people should consider taking it according to their physical condition. Hospital Ask a Chinese medicine practitioner to diagnose the type of symptoms, and then choose the corresponding tonic to ensure that the tonic is appropriate and beneficial.