WOMEN’S HEALTH
What to look for in a women’s multivitamin
Women’s nutrient requirements are multifaceted and Vital’s range of multivitamins for women offers unique benefits to women at various life stages, while covering broad-spectrum daily nutrient requirements.
Iron: Women need 18 mg of iron every day to meet their requirements. Those on plant-based diets need about 32 mg because plant-based iron is harder to absorb. Iron deficiency symptoms include decreased cognition, fatigue, compromised immunity and pregnancy complications.1
Hormone balance & PMS: Nutrients that have been shown to support female hormone balance and that may help to manage symptoms of PMS include Vitamin B6, Calcium and correcting Vitamin D status in women with Vitamin D deficiency. 2,3,4,5
For women using a contraceptive pill: The contraceptive pill may deplete key nutrients, including Folic Acid, Vitamins B2, B6, B12, Vitamins C & E, and the minerals Selenium, Magnesium & Zinc. 6
Energy, vitality & psychological wellbeing: Women need broad spectrum B vitamins and also Magnesium for normal energy metabolism, mental performance and daily stress resilience.
WOMEN
Vital Women is a full spectrum multivit & mineral containing Iron, Folic Acid & B12
Vital Women supports the maintenance of normal hormonal activity, healthy hair, skin and nails as well as strong bones and teeth. It supports normal cognitive function and mental performance as well as energy metabolism for the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
WOMEN 50+
Vital Women 50+ is a full spectrum multivit & mineral containing Zeaxanthin, Folic Acid, Vit K and Calcium
Vital Women 50 Plus supports the maintenance of normal hormonal activity, healthy hair, skin and nails, and with a healthy diet and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Supports the maintenance of eyesight and normal vision.exercise
Product combinations that work with any Vital Women Multivitamin :
Vital Omega 3: For cardiovascular and brain health
EPO 1000 mg: For hormone balance and healthy skin
Vital Cranberry: For UTI prevention
Vital Eye Health: For eye health and maintenance of eyesight
Vital Calcium Complex: For strong and healthy bones
MagRestore: For resilience and recovery from stress
Collagen Boost Powder: For beautiful hair, skin & nails
Introducing Gold Women
Vital Gold Women is a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement containing Cranberry and Evening Primrose Oil. Vital Gold Women contributes to the protection of cells against free radical damage and supports cardiovascular health, normal hormonal activity, red blood cell health and skin health. It also supports psychological health, nervous system function and mental performance.
Vital Gold Women improves the quality of life by reducing tiredness and fatigue and assisting with the metabolism of stress hormones.
Pyridoxyl-5-phosphate is a bioavailable from of B6 and an important vitamin involved in the production of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, for the regulation of mood. 2,7
Vitamin B6 also contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. 2
More product combinations for women’s health:
For thyroid support: Selenium Complex & Kelp
For radiant skin: Collagen Boost tablets & L-Glutathione
For cardiovascular health: Vital Omega 3 & 6 & Vital Co-Enzyme Q10
For menopause support: EPO 1000 mg & Calcium Bone Support
For stress support: MagRestore & Calm & Relax Gummies (or MagRestore & Vitamin B Complex)
For active women: Iron Complex & Calcium Complex (or Iron Complex & MagRestore)
references
1. Pawlak R, Berger J, Hines I. Iron Status of Vegetarian Adults: A Review of Literature. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Dec 16;12(6):486-498. doi: 10.1177/1559827616682933. PMID: 30783404; PMCID: PMC6367879.
2. European Food Safety Authority. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin B6 and protein and glycogen metabolism (ID 65, 70, 71), function of the nervous system (ID 66), red blood cell formation (ID 67, 72, 186), function of the immune system (ID 68), regulation of hormonal activity (ID 69) and mental performance (ID 185) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/20061. EFSA Journal 2009; 7(9):1225
3. Chen YC, Chiang YF, Lin YJ, Huang KC, Chen HY, Hamdy NM, Huang TC, Chang HY, Shieh TM, Huang YJ, Hsia SM. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Nutrients. 2023 Jun 21;15(13):2830. doi: 10.3390/nu15132830. PMID: 37447156; PMCID: PMC10343446.
4. Chu C, Tsuprykov O, Chen X, Elitok S, Krämer BK, Hocher B. Relationship Between Vitamin D and Hormones Important for Human Fertility in Reproductive-Aged Women. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Apr 14;12:666687. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.666687. PMID: 33935976; PMCID: PMC8081388.
5. Shobeiri F, Araste FE, Ebrahimi R, Jenabi E, Nazari M. Effect of calcium on premenstrual syndrome: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Obstet Gynecol Sci. 2017 Jan;60(1):100-105. doi: 10.5468/ogs.2017.60.1.100. Epub 2017 Jan 15. PMID: 28217679; PMCID: PMC5313351.
6. Palmery M, Saraceno A, Vaiarelli A, Carlomagno G. Oral contraceptives and changes in nutritional requirements. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2013 Jul;17(13):1804-13. PMID: 23852908.
7. University of Rochester Medical Centre. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6). [Cited 2024 May 7]. Available from: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=19&contentid=vitaminb-6
