5 Essential Vitamins Women Need to Take
Don’t get me wrong, performing all the skincare morning and bedtime routines, and applying sunscreen and moisturisers do help retain a healthy and youthful look. However as much as you may take care of what’s on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that really matters.
Vitamins and supplements can be a healthy way of maintaining all the nutrients one needs in their diet. It’s essential for every woman who cares for their health, to be diligent with what they are consuming.
We have researched and compiled what we think are 5 essential vitamins/supplements that women need to add to their diet.
Vitamin D
The first vitamin and maybe the most well-known (for a reason) is vitamin D. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, our bodies produce vitamin D with the help of adequate sun exposure. It works to help keep your bones and teeth healthy. However, if you’re in the UK then it is likely that you may be deficient in vitamin D as there’s a lack of sun during our autumn and winter period.
Iron
Iron is very important for women, especially those who still have their period, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Women need healthy iron levels to support normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport. Most natural sources of iron come from animal products, like red meat.
Omega 3
Omega 3 supports your heart, vision, and brain function, making it important for everyone – especially expectant mothers. This fatty acid can also be found in fish such as Mackerel, Trout, Herring, Tuna, Salmon, and Sardines.
Folate
It would help if you had folate to look healthy. Our cells need it to make DNA; without DNA, cells wouldn’t function properly. Nor would they make new cells and tissue, such as skin and hair.
B Vitamins
The B vitamins include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5) pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin (B12), and biotin. B vitamins are essential for producing the energy necessary to meet everyday life’s demands, whether going to the gym, doing laundry, showering, or giving a presentation at work. If we had to pick one out of these we would go with Biotin.
Nutrient needs differ throughout a woman’s life. Deficiencies are also more common during certain life stages, such as pregnancy, and particular circumstances, like when a woman smokes or drinks excessively or is diagnosed with a medical condition.
To avoid deficiencies as much as possible, make sure your diet is balanced and you consume all the nutrients you need through fruits, vegetables, proteins and more time you can find in this blog. You can also have our Routine Vita Veg Capsules for 14 organic fruits, berries, vegetables and herbs on a daily basis, in just one convenient supplement.