9 Vitamins & Supplements for Women

Women's health is a complex topic, and everyone's health needs are different. Navigating the world of women's health supplements can be difficult; with so many products, it's hard to know what to choose! Our team at Nature Made® knows a few simple things can benefit most women looking to support their health. Cut through the confusion with Nature Made®, the #1 pharmacist-recommended vitamin and supplement brand.*

Women's Nutritional Needs Throughout Life

As you go through life, your body transitions through a number of life stages. Your nutritional needs change as you get older. Supplementation can provide the support you need as your unique nutritional requirements change and to fill any potential nutrient gaps from your daily diet. Nature Made offers multivitamins specially formulated for women pre and post-menopause.

Pregnant women and women of childbearing age are recommended to take an iron supplement or a multivitamin with Iron, like Nature Made® Multi For Her, which provides 100% of the daily value of Iron alongside 22 other key nutrients. During pregnancy, it's especially important for women to get adequate amounts of Folate. It is recommended that pregnant women consume at least 600 mcg DFE (360 mcg Folic Acid) per day to support the growth of their developing baby. However, 17% of women of childbearing age do not consume enough Folate in their diet.[1] Nature Made® Prenatal Multivitamin Folic Acid + DHA Softgels are specially formulated with Folic Acid plus essential nutrients and prenatal vitamins to support the baby's development and mom's overall health.†

The Importance of Vitamins and Supplements for Women

It's best to try to fulfill your body's needs through your daily diet, but if you want a little help covering your bases, supplements are a great way to ensure your body gets the resources it needs.

Many Americans have vitamin and mineral intakes below recommended levels. This includes 45% of American adults with a prevalence of inadequacy for Vitamin A, 84% with a prevalence of inadequacy for Vitamin E, and 95% with a prevalence of inadequacy for Vitamin D![2] Additionally, women have higher daily recommended intakes than men for certain nutrients, including Iron and Calcium, so reaching them through diet can be more difficult, especially if you avoid certain foods, like dairy. To help out, our team at Nature Made® has assembled a list of the best dietary supplements for women looking to support their dietary intake.

Top 9 Vitamins & Supplements for Women

Nature Made offers a variety of vitamins and supplements for women, specially tailored to suit your specific needs. Let's get started!

1. Iron needs increase for women beginning in their teenage years, then decrease post-menopause. For women of childbearing age, Nature Made® Multi for Her Tablets are specially formulated to help support women's daily nutritional needs. One daily tablet provides 23 key nutrients to support a healthy immune system, bone health, and cellular energy production. It's an easy way for women to help fill potential nutritional gaps in their diet.†

2. Postmenopausal women should look to Nature Made® Multi For Her 50+ Tablets, which deliver 22 key nutrients to provide daily nutritional support for the changing needs of women over 50. Vitamins A, C, and D, along with Zinc, help support immune function.†

3. Women have increased nutrient needs during pregnancy and lactation, especially for key nutrients such as Iron, DHA, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Iodine, and Calcium. For pregnant women, Nature Made® Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA Softgels are specially formulated with key nutrients for support during pregnancy, including Iron, Vitamin D3, Iodine, Calcium, Folic Acid, and more. Folic Acid plays a critical role in the proper development of the baby's nervous system.†

4. Women of childbearing years are recommended to supplement their diets with 400 mcg of Folic Acid. Women who consume healthful diets with adequate Folic Acid may reduce their risk of having a child with brain or spinal cord birth defects. Folate intake should not exceed 250% of the DV (1,000 mcg). Nature Made® Folic Acid Tablets provide 400 mcg of Folic Acid (equivalent to 665 mcg DFE) in one daily tablet.†

5. Supporting your body after you have had your child is just as important as during pregnancy; that's why Nature Made® has specially formulated Postnatal Multi + DHA Softgels for new mothers. One softgel provides Folic Acid plus 19 key nutrients, including Omega-3 Fatty Acids, for nutritional support, giving nursing moms and their babies the daily support they need.†

6. While bone support is important throughout your life, it is especially vital during adolescence, when your bone mass development is most active, and during the years following menopause. Thankfully, supporting your bone health is easy with Nature Made® Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc with Vitamin D3 Tablets. For additional support, Nature Made® Vitamin K2 Softgels provide 100 mcg of Vitamin K per daily softgel.†

7. Women looking for a tasty way to support healthy hair, skin, and nails may be interested in Nature Made® Hair-Skin-Nails Gummies, which provide a helping of Biotin and Vitamin C in 2 easy-to-take Mixed Berry, Cranberry, and Blueberry flavored gummies.†

8. Nature Made® Wellblends™ ImmuneMAX® Gummies are a scientifically designed 3-in-1 blend with ingredients to support your immune health. These gummies provide a dose of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system and helps neutralize free radicals in the body, along with Vitamin D3, which helps support a healthy immune system response. In addition, Zinc is an essential mineral necessary to support the body's natural defense system and provides antioxidant support.†

9. The fast-paced modern world is stressful! Nature Made® Wellblends™ Calm Mind & Body™ Gummies is a 3-in-1 blend formulated to reduce stress and relax. Each serving of this 100% drug-free stress support supplement provides 125 mg Sensoril® Ashwagandha, clinically studied to reduce stress and occasional anxiety, plus 100 mg GABA to help support a calm and relaxed mental state and 50 mg Magnesium Citrate to help relax your body.†

How to Incorporate Vitamins and Supplements into Your Routine

Incorporating vitamin supplements for women into your routine is easier than you might think! One of the most important aspects of a supplement routine is consistency. This is why we recommend taking supplements with a consistent meal, like breakfast or dinner! Not only does this make it easier to remember to take your supplements, but it's also good practice to take supplements with water and a meal to improve your body's absorption. If you want to start a new supplement routine, Team Nature Made® recommends discussing it with your primary care provider or a health professional. That way, you're making the most informed decisions about which supplements are best for you!

* Based on a survey of pharmacists who recommend branded vitamins and supplements.

Sensoril® is a registered trademark of Natreon, Inc.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

References

1. Devarshi, P., et al. "Nutrient Gaps in US Adults by Age and Gender: Vitamin A, D, E, K, C, Magnesium, Calcium, Choline and Dietary Fiber." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120.9 (2020): A27.