The Best Vitamins for Women's Health
Vitamins. With so many on offer, it's hard to know what you actually really need.
There's multivitamins, super green supplements, ten thousand different combinations and formulas and every type seems to have a different dosage - but what are the best vitamins for women?
Whilst vitamin needs will vary, I've listed the top six vitamins for women - as well as what health benefits each supplement can offer.
Iron
Why You Should Take It:
Iron is essential for a wide variety of functions in the body, including supporting immune function and oxygen flow throughout the body, maintaining muscle function and improving energy levels.
Vitamin B12
Why You Should Take It:
Vitamin B12 supports proper brain, nerve and cardiovascular function whilst improving energy and mood. You'll find that Vitamin B12 is commonly paired with folate - this is because they depend one another for proper absorption and function.
Biotin
Why You Should Take It:
Biotin or B7 is needed for energy and amino acid metabolism and fat and glycogen synthesis and can help to strengthen and improve the health of your hair and nails whilst also boosting skin health and vitality.
Calcium
Why You Should Take It:
Calcium is essential for the building and maintenance of strong and healthy teeth and bones. Calcium is also needed for the proper functioning of the heart, nervous and muscular systems.
Magnesium
Why You Should Take It:
Magnesium assists and supports cardiovascular health whilst also boosting mood, reducing symptoms of PMS and reducing muscle weakness and cramps.
Vitamin D
Why You Should Take It:
Vitamin D supports proper brain, muscle and immune function and is also good for heart health whilst maintaining bone and teeth health.
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- Nicole
Note: Be sure to speak to your doctor before trying any new supplement - especially if you're pregnant, breast feeding or have a history of allergic reactions. Your doctor can determine the exact vitamins that will be most beneficial through a few simple tests - I highly recommend doing this so you can work out what exact combination is going to deliver the best results for you.
