Top 7 Nutrients to Look for in a Women’s Multivitamin

Every woman has different priorities when it comes to her health. It’s why there’s no one size fits all solution to dietary supplements. Your goal is to help each patient choose the right vitamins to target their specific health needs.

Over the years, it’s become increasingly difficult to navigate the landscape of nutraceuticals. The market is flooded with products that over promise and under deliver. It can certainly erode trust between you and your patient if you suggest a supplement that doesn’t deliver expected results.

Not to worry, there are potent, condition-specific multivitamins that help your patients achieve their health goals.

Nutraceuticals deliver a wide range of health benefits for women including stress reduction, cognitive support, cardiovascular function, immune system response, reproductive health and sleep improvement.*

B Vitamins Help With Everyday Stress*:

B Vitamins, specifically folate and B12, play an essential role in women’s metabolism and reproductive health.* B Vitamins support cellular processes to help reduce stress, prevent fatigue and boost mood.* A lack of Vitamin B can contribute to weakness, fatigue, digestive issues, muscle weakness, vision loss and shortness of breath.

Vitamin B is also important for expecting mothers and is also found in prenatal multivitamins. Folate and B12 are critical for a healthy pregnancy as they contribute to a baby’s neural development.*

Vitamin D3 Helps Maintain Strong Bones*:

Vitamin D3 is required by the body to absorb calcium, and support bone growth and density.* However, many individuals don’t get enough Vitamin D whether it’s from a dietary inadequacy, lack of sunlight or inability to synthesize it.* A lack of Vitamin D can result in bone pain, muscle weakness and cognitive impairment in elderly patients.

Vitamin D3 is the form most easily converted to the active form, which can be used most efficiently by the body. When it’s metabolized by the body, Vitamin D3 promotes strong, healthy bones by helping the body use calcium and phosphorous efficiently.*

Your vegetarian or vegan patients may want to consider supplementing with D3 as it’s only found in animal products.

Magnesium is a Powerful Nutrient for Women’s Health*:

Magnesium is one of the most powerful nutrients that women can take to support their health and well-being.* It’s a vital mineral that contributes to over 300 biomechanical reactions in the body. As a result, magnesium helps reduce everyday stress, regulate hormone levels, and improve sleep patterns.*

Only about 25% of Americans consume an adequate amount of magnesium each day, according to Healthline.com. In addition, stress and alcohol use can contribute to depleted magnesium levels, which may lead to increased blood pressure and other health issues.*

The solution? Encourage your patients to supplement their diets with magnesium to support essential bodily functions, help reduce stress and balance hormone levels.* Adult women should take 310-360 milligrams of magnesium per day.

Recharge Your Batteries with Ashwaganda*:

Do many of your patients complain of feeling “wired and tired”? Burning the candle on both ends? That’s where the ancient herb Ashwagandha comes in. This botanical extract has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries due to its many restorative benefits.

Ashwagandha has been shown to help reduce fatigue, prevent stress, boost mood and enhance energy levels.* What’s more? Ashwagandha also supports healthy aging by helping to balance hormones and may help with menopause.*

Ashwagandha may be the answer for patients searching for a rejuvenating vitamin.*

Iodine Plays a Key Role in Thyroid Health*:

Iodine is a micronutrient that’s critical for hormone balance as well as breast and thyroid health.* Iodine has largely been removed from our daily diets with the exception of iodized salt. In fact, iodine isn’t listed on the labels of food sold in the U.S. According to the World Health Organization, iodine deficiency is a public health threat for 2 billion people worldwide. Those factors make iodine supplementation critical for optimal health.*

Iodine is required for the production of the thyroid hormone.* Insufficient production of the thyroid hormone may have adverse effects on your patient’s heart, liver, kidney and various muscles.

Like B vitamins, iodine is commonly found in prenatal vitamins due to its developmental benefits.*

DIM Helps Balance Estrogen Levels*:

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a powerful free-radical fighter that supports optimal estrogen metabolism.* A compound found in many cruciferous vegetables, DIM helps the liver balance “good” and “bad” estrogen metabolites.* As a result, DIM helps address problems associated with a hormonal imbalance.* DIM has also been shown to help manage weight.*

Help Fight Fatigue with Iron*:

Are your patients complaining of exhaustion from everyday activities? That could be due to a lack of iron. This essential mineral is a key component of hemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

A lack of iron means the body isn’t getting enough oxygen and may result in exhaustion, elevated heart rate, poor circulation, brittle nails or hair loss. Recommend supplementing with iron to help boost energy levels and prevent fatigue.* Women require even more iron as a result of their menstrual cycle.

Whatever your patients’ needs, there’s a multivitamin that can help them achieve their specific goals. These vitamins are backed by clinical research and supported by years of extensive use in female patients. That gives you the confidence to help your patients make the right choice for their long-term health and well-being.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.