One of the best and easiest ways to look after your health is by taking a multivitamin. But what is the best multivitamin for women?

Find out why there are different multivitamins for women and men, what to look out for when shopping for one, and 8 of the best multivitamin tablets/supplements for women. 

What are women’s multivitamins?

Women’s multivitamins have been designed to nourish the female body and all of its unique micronutrient needs.

Whether that looks like a general multivitamin to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients your body and mind need to thrive, or one with a specific goal in mind, e.g. trying for a baby, there’s one out there to help every woman.

What are the most important vitamins for women?

But what are the most useful vitamins and minerals for women? Good question! You will find these common ingredients in most women’s multivitamins:

Vitamin D

Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is made by our bodies with the help of adequate sun exposure. It works to help keep your bones and teeth healthy, but many people are deficient, especially in the UK due to our lack of sun in the autumn and winter months.

Folic Acid

Women who are trying for a baby or who are already pregnant need folic acid. This B vitamin is used to make red blood cells and is also thought to lower the risk of unborn babies developing spinal defects.

Iron

Iron is very important for women, especially those who still have their period, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women need healthy iron levels to support normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport. Most natural sources of iron come from animal products, like red meat.

Calcium

Everyone needs calcium to support bone health, but it is especially essential for women going through / who have been through menopause. This is because aging women have a higher risk of losing bone density and developing conditions like osteoporosis.

Omega 3

Omega 3 supports your heart, vision, and brain function, making it important for everyone – especially expectant mothers.

Vitamin B2

This B vitamin, aka riboflavin, is important for your skin, nervous system and metabolic system (which converts food into energy). 

What are the benefits of women's multivitamins?

Women’s multivitamins have the potential to help with a large variety of things, including:

• Support overall health and wellbeing
• Support heart health and circulation
• Maintain normal bones and teeth 
• Support iron levels
• Promote better energy levels and help prevent fatigue
• Prep the body for conceiving a baby
• Support pregnant women and their unborn child
• Promote healthy hair, skin and nails

It really does depend on what your individual needs are and which product you take.

What age should a woman start taking vitamins?

In our opinion, it’s never too early to start looking after yourself.

There are multivitamins made for all stages of life, from children’s multivitamins and multivitamins for teenagers, all the way up to multivitamins for women over 50.

This means that you can always make sure your body is getting the vitamins and minerals it needs for every stage of life.

Is it good to take a multivitamin every day?

Yes, taking a multivitamin every day can be helpful for some people to maintain their everyday health.

While healthy diets should be the main source of your vitamins and minerals, you can think of multivitamins as a fail-safe option to keep you healthy when your diet doesn’t full meet your needs.

Women may choose to take a multivitamin every day, as they are naturally prone to low levels of vitamin D, calcium, and iron.

Periods, trying for a baby, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the menopause can all be supported by certain micronutrients.