Essential Food Supplements for Women

As a woman ages, her nutritional needs vary. Getting the right food supplement when you are falling short of essential vitamins and minerals may be necessary. One must consider your age and nutritional requirement while choosing the right supplement. It is important to note, however, that dietary supplements are made to supplement your meals. It is not intended to cure, prevent diseases to replace the healthy, balanced diet.

Consult your doctor before taking any food supplements especially if you are on medication, pregnant, breastfeeding or has a pre-existing condition.

Here are some recommended vitamins and minerals according to a woman's age and nutritional needs:

Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron (19 to 30 years old)

Calcium helps build strong bones, healthy muscles, nerves, and heart. Vitamin D complements calcium by promoting calcium absorption, bone health and reduce the risk of cancers and heart disease. Vitamin D is developed in the skin with the aid of sunlight. Iron increases the number of red blood cells in the body.

Whole Earth and Sea Women's Multi-Vitamins and Minerals

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Whole Earth and Sea Women’s Multi-Vitamins and Minerals

This multivitamin and mineral are formulated to support the nutritional needs of younger women. The formula combines various plants like kelp, lichen, and amla to provide essential nutrients such as iodine, vitamin D3, and vitamin C.

Garden of Life Multivitamin for Women

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Garden of Life Multivitamin for Women

It is a multivitamin with iron, vitamins C, D3, E, K, B6, B12 and selenium from over 30 fruits, vegetables and herbs such as kale, sea kelp, broccoli, parsley, ginger, amla berry, holy basil, and more.

Folate and Magnesium (31 to 50 Years Old)

Folate is a form of vitamin B9 needed by the body to maintain red and white cells, convert carbohydrates into energy and produce and maintain the genetic building blocks of the body. This is most recommended for pregnant women to ensure healthy fetal development and avert birth defects. Magnesium supports healthy growth of the baby during pregnancy. It also regulates blood pressure, sugar levels and reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Garden of Life Organic Prenatal Multivitamin Supplement

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Garden of Life Organic Prenatal Multivitamin Supplement

This supplement is formulated for women during pre-conception, pregnancy, and lactation. Each capsule contains vitamins C, D3, E, K, folate, B12, iron, and selenium from various fruits, vegetables, and herbs such as kale, sea kelp, broccoli, parsley, ginger, amla berry, holy basil, and more.

Ancient Multi Women's

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Ancient Multi Women’s

This supplement is made from Organic Dong Quai Root extract and Organic Chaste Tree Berry Extract, bovine liver, and wild hake roe. It contains 21 different vitamins and minerals and is specially packed with folate and Vitamin D.

Calcium, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Vitamin B12 (50 Years and Older)

Calcium is necessary to ensure healthy muscles, nerves, and heart. Vitamin D is needed to increase calcium absorption and maintain strong bones. Fish oil which contains omega-3 reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, certain kinds of cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin B12 is necessary to aid the body in red blood cell production and supporting a healthy brain and nervous system functions.

MegaFood, Multi for Women 55+

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MegaFood, Multi for Women 55+

This food supplement contains B vitamins for healthy energy and cardiovascular function as, and choline to promote healthy memory and cognitive function.