Best Travel Supplements to Stay Focused, Energised and Immune Strong

Holiday season is here, and that means a whole lot of to do lists and packing essentials. Our whole lifestyle changes around our holidays, not necessarily for the bad, but it is a different routine, with different cravings and wants. From airport snacking to cocktails on the beach to eating your body weight in hummus… it’s all part of the fun. Embrace it!

Wherever the holiday may be, a weekend staycation or sunshine abroad, travel has a way of throwing our bodies (and brains) off balance. And while we love the excitement, it’s also a time when your immune system, digestion and energy need that little bit more support.

So today, we’re sharing our go to holiday supplement kit, designed to help you stay clear headed, energised and well while you’re away.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Benefits While Travelling

Travel is stimulating for all the right reasons - new places, new food, new routines. But sometimes, it can leave us feeling scattered and out of sync. Whether it’s jet lag or just the general disorientation of being away, travel can make us feel a bit spaced out and tired.

That’s why we love Lion’s Mane. It helps regulate your body’s natural rhythms and supports mental clarity when your sleep wake cycle is thrown off. It doesn’t make you sleepy or wired, it just helps your brain adapt.

Lion’s Mane can be a brilliant natural option for supporting the nervous system if you’re prone to motion sickness or overstimulation. It also supports emotional balance and can reduce feelings of anxiety, whether that’s from flying, missing connections, or simply just being in a new environment.

We couldn’t go away without Lions Mane (it’s actually a staple for us regardless of holidays). It gives a sense of alertness, without taxing the adrenals like caffeine does. It’s our go to for an energy lift, sharper thinking and generally feeling on top of your game, so you can really enjoy that very well deserved break. 

Plus, if you struggle sleeping in new environments, then lions mane can really help with that too.

Best Travel Probiotics to Support Your Digestion on Holiday

One of the most commonly talked about issues on holiday is change in digestion. We totally get it, you’re having a great time, but suddenly you're bloating after every meal, your digestion slows down (or speeds up), and now you're dealing with constipation or emergency toilet visits. Sometimes there’s an obvious trigger, and other times it’s like… ‘why is this happening?!’

There are so many reasons digestion can be thrown off. It can be something as simple as a change in water, electrolytes, routine, especially after long journeys. It could also be different sleep patterns, new foods or cooking oils, and of course, dehydration (even when it feels like you’re guzzling water nonstop). 

That’s why probiotics can be an absolute dream when travelling, especially when abroad. We think Restore is the best travel probiotic, because it’s packed with targeted strains like lactobacillus plantarum which supports the gut barrier and reduces the risk of travellers tummy, lactobacillus casei which is great when eating new foods, plus another 6 specifically chosen to help with immunity, bloating, and resilience, especially during times of change. 

So, if you want to prevent bloating, reduce the risk of constipation or irregular bowel movements, protect against travel bugs, support immunity and ease stress or anxiety, then Restore needs to be part of your holiday supplement protocol, and to help reset the gut after travel too!

How Vitamin D Supports your Immune System When Traveling

Even if you’re heading to sunnier shores, your immune system still needs its daily dose of vitamin D. It supports mood, immune resilience, and energy, and it’s especially helpful when flying. I always recommend keeping this one in your case, no matter the destination.

One of the most fascinating things about vitamin D is the way it supports your innate immune system, the part that acts fast when you’re exposed to bugs. With travel comes crowded airports, recirculated air, unfamiliar bacteria… and if your levels are already low, your defences are down. Topping up keeps your immune cells on top form.

It’s also brilliant for regulating mood and stress, as low vitamin D is linked with low mood, but also with higher cortisol. And even the most exciting holidays come with stress and overwhelm, especially if you’re travelling with kids, flying when you’re nervous, or worried about tummy upsets. So it’s a great option for keeping balanced.

And despite all that sun, you may still not absorb enough vitamin D while you’re away. This is because sunscreen blocks UVB (which you need to make vitamin D), you're in and out of shade, and you're wearing clothes. 

Plus, gut and liver health can impact how you convert and absorb it. And while we’re talking about absorption: remember that vitamin D needs magnesium to be activated, so always think of them as a pair!

The All in One Supplement for Gut, Immunity and Energy

We’ve kept our holiday supplement list super simple, because the last thing you need is more pressure or extra things to remember when you’re away. So if you’re thinking can I just take one thing, then the answer is yes, and that one would be YourGut Defence.

Of course, taking individual supplements gives you higher doses, but if you’re looking for a powerful all in one that covers all bases (except Lion’s Mane, although this does contain Reishi!), then this is it. 

So, if you want to go all in, then take all four. But if you want simplicity and strength, then this would be at the top of the list.

Here’s why we love YourGut Defence so much:

• Probiotics: The same strains as Restore, just in lower doses.

• Prebiotics: The food for the probiotics, they help to feed your good bacteria.

• Immunes finest: Vitamin C, D, Zinc, K2 - supporting defences against tummy bugs, colds, coughs, infections and skin flare ups during busy summers and when travelling.

• Antioxidant rich herbs and foods: Elderberry, Olive Leaf, Ginger, Propolis, Quercetin, Black Seed, helpful for inflammation, allergies, hayfever, mucus, eczema and more

• Medicinal mushrooms: Reishi to support calm and immunity

• NAC & Beta-glucans: For respiratory protection and immune modulation

It’s a great blend, which covers everything from gut health, to protecting your immune system when flying, and even mood. And just to show how good it is, it was voted Best Immune Supplement 2025 by the Beauty Shortlist Awards. That says it all!

Final Tips to Reset Your Gut and Feel Great After Travelling

We know you already know this stuff, but just a few friendly reminders from us:

• Hydrate: Especially when flying. Add a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon for extra electrolyte support.

• Snack smart: It's tricky when travelling, we get it. But aim for options like hummus and veg, dark chocolate, boiled eggs, nuts, fresh soups or salads. Add in a treat if you’re craving something, just keep most of your snacks clean.

• Don’t forget your veggies: Enjoy yourself, let your hair down and make the most of it. But try to keep some fibre coming in. No fibre = no regular bowel movements, and that’s a recipe for bloating and constipation. Sneak in an extra portion at meals, and snack on fruits like apples or pears, and as a bonus, they’re hydrating and full of electrolytes too!

Your Holiday Essentials, Ready to Go.

Going on holiday is all about relaxing and enjoying yourself. It’s the break you’ve worked so hard for, so you want to get the most out of it. We wrote this blog because while holidays are fun, nourishing and exciting, they also come with changes, and that can be a stressor on the body, even in small ways.

With a little extra support, you can give your body what it needs to truly reset and thrive. You deserve to come back feeling refreshed, not wrecked. 

So pack the supplements, the sunscreen, the swimsuits… and you’ll be flying, quite literally!