{"id":167304,"date":"2025-06-08T10:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/167304\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T10:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:02:16","slug":"what-are-the-best-womens-multivitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/167304\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the best women&#8217;s multivitamins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/76326060007.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/icon-play-alt-white.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 signs you might have a vitamin B12 deficiency<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin B12 is essential for producing energy and some research has shown that it can help with depression and prevent dementia.<\/p>\n<p>unbranded &#8211; Lifestyle<\/p>\n<p>Once a niche industry confined to small sections of health food stores, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/08\/12\/what-vitamins-should-i-take\/74546026007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamin supplements<\/a> have exploded in popularity over the past 25 years. With products frequently promoted on social media and widely available online and at national retailers, the vitamin supplement market has more than tripled in size since the turn of the 21st century. Last year, the industry was valued at a whopping $60 billion, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.factmr.com\/report\/vitamin-supplement-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one analysis predicts<\/a> the global vitamin supplements market will exceed $115 billion by 2034.<\/p>\n<p>Containing a combination of essential nutrients like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2023\/10\/09\/folate-folic-acid-pregnancy-recommendation\/71040944007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">folate<\/a>, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, multivitamins typically lead the supplements industry in overall sales.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why multivitamins can be beneficial, which vitamins and minerals are best for women and whether any should be taken daily.<\/p>\n<p>Why are multivitamins good for you?<\/p>\n<p>Multivitamins can help fill nutritional gaps, especially for people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2021\/11\/03\/aha-heart-health-dietary-guidance\/6252486001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dietary restrictions<\/a> or medical conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2017\/09\/03\/celiacs-guide-going-gluten-free\/618779001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celiac disease<\/a> that impair nutrient absorption. They&#8217;re also valuable in regions of the world that have limited access to diverse, nutrient-rich foods.<\/p>\n<p>Even in developed countries like the U.S. though, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5537775\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research shows<\/a> that nearly 1\/3 of the population is deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral.<\/p>\n<p>Women in particular may benefit from multivitamin supplementation. \u201cWomen have unique nutrient needs throughout their lives influenced by menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and increased risk for certain conditions,\u201d says Jen Messer, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant at <a href=\"https:\/\/jenmessernutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jen Messer Nutrition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Did you see? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2021\/11\/03\/aha-heart-health-dietary-guidance\/6252486001\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Don&#8217;t focus on &#8216;good&#8217; or &#8216;bad&#8217; food. Your lifestyle habits are key to a heart-healthy diet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are the best vitamins for women?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a multivitamin, women should consider their age, preexisting health conditions, lifestyle, dietary habits and nutritional recommendations from their doctor or registered dietitian. With such considerations in mind, here are some of the supplements most frequently suggested for women.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong>\u00a0is especially important for women of reproductive age due to blood loss during menstruation. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/12\/19\/what-causes-low-iron\/76772671007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iron<\/a> is vital for red blood cell production and oxygen transport, and menstruating women are more prone to deficiency and associated problems,\u201d says Messer. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommended dietary intake<\/a>\u00a0of iron for women ages\u00a019 to 50 is 18 milligrams daily. Taking a multivitamin can help achieve this but eating red meat, seafood, poultry, lentils, spinach, tofu and fortified cereals can get you there as well.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folic acid,<\/strong> also known as folate or vitamin B9,is critical for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant as it helps prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus. The nutrient is so important that &#8220;since 1998, the U.S. has mandated folate fortification in refined grains such as wheat, rice and cereal,\u201d says Alice Lichtenstein, director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at Tufts University. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/folic-acid\/about\/intake-and-sources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>\u00a0recommends getting 400 micrograms\u00a0of folic acid daily, an amount covered in most quality multivitamins.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Omega-3 fatty acids,<\/strong> commonly called omega-3s,\u00a0can help reduce symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2025\/04\/02\/raw-carrots-menstrual-cramps-period-pain\/82745337007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premenstrual syndrome<\/a> (PMS) and menopause due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3s can also &#8220;be crucial for supporting hormone production,&#8221; says Dr. Uma Naidoo, director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist behind &#8220;Calm Your Mind with Food.&#8221; In addition to being available in a variety of supplements, dietary options to improve omega-3s intake include fatty fish, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/07\/26\/are-walnuts-good-for-you\/74323707007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walnuts<\/a>, flaxseeds and chia seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calcium\u00a0<\/strong>supports bone health, muscle function, blood clotting and nerve transmission and &#8220;is especially important for older women as they are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis after menopause because that&#8217;s when estrogen levels decline,&#8221; says Naidoo. Most adult women need\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/resource\/13050\/Vitamin-D-and-Calcium-2010-Report-Brief.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at least 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams<\/a>\u00a0of calcium\u00a0daily. Good sources of it include dairy products, almonds, sardines, kale and bok choy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin D\u00a0<\/strong>works to regulate calcium absorption and also supports immune function and mood. \u201cLike calcium, vitamin D is key for bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk,\u201d says Messer. Our bodies produce vitamin D via sun exposure, but people with limited exposure to sunlight may be at higher risk of deficiency, she explains.\u00a0Vitamin D is commonly included in most multivitamins, but it can also be found in foods such as fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy and plant-based milks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/11\/16\/are-mushrooms-good-for-you\/76058920007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mushrooms<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnesium<\/strong>\u00a0may reduce PMS symptoms and improve sleep quality, which is important since\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganmedicine.org\/health-lab\/3-reasons-women-are-more-likely-have-insomnia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research shows<\/a>that women are more prone to sleep issues than men. Women can supplement magnesium, but Messer says the best food sources of it are nuts (especially almonds and cashews), pumpkin and chia seeds, whole grains and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2023\/06\/17\/is-dark-chocolate-good-for-you-benefits-healthy\/70290192007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dark chocolate<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B12 is\u00a0<\/strong>another essential nutrient for women, Naidoo says, because it &#8220;nourishes the nervous system for a healthy stress response and reduces\u00a0cortisol levels,&#8221; issues the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2012\/gender-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Psychological Association<\/a>\u00a0notes are more common in women than in men. Because vitamin B12 is abundant in animal products, &#8220;deficiency is more common in vegetarians,&#8221; says Messer. This is important to be mindful of, she explains, \u201cbecause B12 is vital during pregnancy, lactation and aging.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Feeling so tired all the time? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/12\/19\/what-causes-low-iron\/76772671007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Iron deficiency might be the reason why.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What vitamins should I take?<\/p>\n<p>While such nutrients are essential for overall health, the majority of people don&#8217;t need to supplement them. \u201cI generally recommend getting nutrients through food, which provides better bioavailability and includes fiber and hydration,\u201d says Messer. \u201cBut there are times when supplements make sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For example, iron may be needed for women with heavy periods, B12 helps vegetarians and vegans and prenatal vitamins are crucial during pregnancy and lactation. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/08\/07\/how-much-vitamin-d-per-day\/74517819007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamin D<\/a> supplementation may be necessary for those in northern climates or with limited sun exposure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSupplements can help address deficiencies but should be used with caution as they may interact with medications or cause side effects,\u201d advises Messer. \u201cAlways consult a healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen so they can run lab tests to identify deficiencies and ensure you\u2019re not exceeding safe upper limits.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"6 signs you might have a vitamin B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 is essential for producing energy and some&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":167305,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4318],"tags":[69977,5784,5176,6583,60441,69976,59569,105,6582,6590,5778,3462,12639,4554,6593,5488,12,4434,5179,5496,6581,6586,1022,6588,4471,5598,6093,6589,5181,16,15,9675,4448,6585,59619,6592,2488,20296,6795],"class_list":{"0":"post-167304","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-acid","9":"tag-affiliate","10":"tag-and","11":"tag-curious","12":"tag-d","13":"tag-folic","14":"tag-folic-acid","15":"tag-health","16":"tag-just","17":"tag-just-curious","18":"tag-literature","19":"tag-local","20":"tag-local-affiliate-health-and-wellness","21":"tag-medical","22":"tag-medical-literature-u0026-resources","23":"tag-neutral","24":"tag-news","25":"tag-nutrition","26":"tag-overall","27":"tag-overall-neutral","28":"tag-point","29":"tag-resources","30":"tag-seo","31":"tag-seo-wellness","32":"tag-supplements","33":"tag-the","34":"tag-to","35":"tag-to-the-point","36":"tag-u0026","37":"tag-uk","38":"tag-united-kingdom","39":"tag-vitamin","40":"tag-vitamin-d","41":"tag-vitamins","42":"tag-vitamins-and-supplements","43":"tag-vitamins-u0026-supplements","44":"tag-wellness","45":"tag-womens","46":"tag-womens-health"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114647173982530056","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167304\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}