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Our 5 best multivitamins for women

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Looking for the perfect multivit? We’ve rounded up the top multivitamins designed for women, packed with the vitamins and minerals you need to support energy, immunity and overall wellbeing

Our top picks

Our best women’s multivitamin gummies

Nature's Way Alive! Womens 50+ Multivitamin 60 Gummies
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Nature's Way

Nature's Way Alive! Womens 50+ Multivitamin 60 Gummies

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£15.99

Our best multivitamin for menopause

Starpowa Meno Balance 60 Gummies
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Starpowa

Starpowa Meno Balance 60 Gummies

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£39.99

Our best vitamin for hair, skin and nails

Starpowa Hair, Skin and Nail 60 Gummies
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Starpowa

Starpowa Hair, Skin and Nail 60 Gummies

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When it comes to vitamins, multivitamins are seen as the holy grail. They can help you get all the essential nutrients your body needs in just one or two tablets, so it’s easy to see why they’re so popular.

In an ideal world, we’d all get the nutrients we need from our diet. But women, in particular, can have specific nutritional needs that vary based on age, health goals and lifestyle. 

With so many options available, choosing the right multivitamin can be tricky. Not only that but understanding what makes a multivitamin beneficial and how it can support your overall wellbeing is also essential.

What vitamins do women need?

Women’s nutritional needs vary at different life stages, including during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Let’s take a look at some of the vitamins and minerals women shouldn’t go without.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for bone health because it helps your body absorb calcium.1 Women, especially those over 50, need sufficient vitamin D to help protect against osteoporosis, maintain bone strength and prevent fractures.2,3 

Beyond bone health, vitamin D helps support your immune system.1

All adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, need 10µg of vitamin D daily.4
 

Calcium

Calcium is another key player in bone health. It works with vitamin D to reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women. It’s also essential for strong teeth, muscle function, nerve signalling and normal blood clotting.1,5 

Women aged 19–64 should aim for 700mg of calcium per day, and those who are breastfeeding need 1250mg daily.6,7 

People with conditions such as osteoporosis and coeliac disease may also need more calcium – sometimes up to 1000mg per day.1,8
 

Iron

Iron is crucial for producing haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood.1 Women of reproductive age need more iron due to menstruation. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, causing tiredness, low energy and paler skin.9

Adequate iron levels can help prevent anaemia, support normal cognitive function and reduce tiredness and fatigue, which is vital for an active lifestyle.1,10 

Women aged 19–49 need 14.8mg of iron daily, while those 50 and over need 8.7mg. If you experience heavy periods, you’re at a higher risk of anaemia and may want to consider taking iron supplements. Speak to your doctor if you think you have anaemia as you may require a specific prescribed dose of iron.11
 

Folic acid

You may have heard of folic acid or folate being used interchangeably. In fact they are slightly different, folate is found naturally in many foods such as spinach and kale, whereas folic acid is the man-made version often found in supplements.12 

Both are particularly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and support healthy baby development.12 Folate also supports cell division, red blood cell formation and brain health throughout life.1

Eating a healthy balanced diet should give most people the amount of folate they require. However, since it cannot be stored in the body for long you would have to eat these foods regularly which some people may struggle with. Most women need 200µg of folic acid daily, but if you’re considering becoming pregnant, you may want to increase it with a 400µg supplement.12 

Women at a higher risk of folic acid deficiency may need more than this daily, as recommended by their GP.13
 

Top multivitamins for women

Taking a multivitamin may help to support immune function, boost energy levels and maintain normal hair, skin and nails. Here are some of our top picks.

Our best women’s multivitamin gummies

Nature's Way Alive! Womens 50+ Multivitamin 60 Gummies

Vegetarian

Nature's Way

£15.99

£0.27/1 Chewable

Our best women’s multivitamin gummies

Why you’ll love it

These gummies feature a blend of 26 fruit and vegetable powders, making them a great source of phytonutrients.

Plus, with the 16 essential vitamins and minerals to support your energy levels, immunity, fertility, hair and skin health, you can’t really go wrong.
 

How to use

Just chew two of the gummies a day.
 

Our best multivitamin for women over 50

Vitabiotics Wellwoman 50+ 30 Tablets

Vegetarian

Vitabiotics

£10.49

£0.35/1 Tablet

Our best multivitamin for women over 50

Why you’ll love it

These are your go-to multivitamins for staying healthy and vibrant after 50. Packed with 26 essential vitamins, minerals and plant-derived nutrients, it supports your brain, heart and immune health, helping you maintain an active lifestyle.
 

How to use

Take one tablet a day with a meal.
 

Our best effervescent multivitamin for women over 50

Vitaboost Multivitamin 50+ Effervescent 20 Tablets

Vegetarian

VitaBoost

£5.49

£0.27/1 Tablet

Our best effervescent multivitamin for women over 50

Why you’ll love it

For one, the orange and passionfruit flavour is a refreshing alternative to the usual multivitamin. Plus, it includes a blend of 22 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D and calcium.
 

How to use

Simply dissolve these orange-flavoured effervescent tablets into water before drinking.
 

Our best multivitamin for menopause

Starpowa Meno Balance 60 Gummies

Vegan

Starpowa

£39.99

£0.67/1 Chewable

Our best multivitamin for menopause

Why you’ll love it

Each two blackcurrant-flavoured vegan gummies support your body during menopause with sage leaf and soya isoflavones (which may help reduce hot flashes).1 Plus, so much more, such as vitamin B12 which helps regulate hormones and reduce fatigue.
 

How to use

Simply take two a day.
 

Our best vitamin for hair, skin and nails

Starpowa Hair, Skin and Nail 60 Gummies

Vegan

Starpowa

£39.99

£0.67/1 Chewable

Our best vitamin for hair, skin and nails

Why you’ll love it

We can’t forget about the beauty of it all – these supplements are formulated with essential vitamins and minerals, such as biotin, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E and more! All of these ingredients help to support your hair, skin and nails, making them a great addition to your daily routine.
 

How to use

Take two gummies a day.
 

The final say

Choosing the right multivitamin can help fill nutritional gaps and support overall health and wellbeing. Whether you want to boost energy, support bone health or maintain beautiful hair, skin and nails, there’s a multivitamin to suit your needs

Remember to select a product that aligns with your age, lifestyle and specific health concerns. Taking a daily multivitamin can be a convenient way to ensure you meet your nutritional needs along with a healthy balanced diet, especially if you have dietary restrictions or a busy lifestyle.

Disclaimer

The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
 

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