Regardless of age, height, weight, fitness level or genetics, all women have one thing in common: they need certain nutrients for a healthy body. Because our bodies require these nutrients but do not make them naturally, we need to get them from outside sources. Of course, eating a balanced diet of whole foods is the healthiest way to get all essential nutrients, but its certainly not the easiest. To ensure you are getting 100% of the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function in a healthy way, include some of these best supplements for women’s.
Multivitamin- Including a multivitamin is the best (and most inexpensive) way to get most of the nutrients a woman needs in her body, that she is not getting through her diet. To avoid falling short of essential nutrients, a multivitamin may be taken to help a woman’s body function, grow and develop normally.
Calcium- A calcium vitamin or supplement can benefit a woman’s health in many ways. Calcium is vital for proper functions in the body including helping muscles and blood vessels contract and expand regularly, as well as secreting hormones and sending messages to the nervous system. Calcium is also vital in maintaining strong bones, which can be an important issue for aging adults, especially postmenopausal women who can suffer from bone loss which increases the risk of osteoporosis. If you do not include enough dairy products or dark leafy greens in your diet, a calcium supplement could help keep you healthy.
Iron- Iron is another nutrient that is important for overall health and wellness. This nutrient is used to carry oxygen throughout the body and produce red blood cells that support immune functions. Healthy amounts of iron help prevent fatigue, maintain alertness and memory, and improve performance of everyday activities. Women who do not include much lean meat, fish, beans, leafy greens or whole grains in their diet, could benefit from taking an iron supplement.
Omega-3′s- This nutrient, found in the oils of fatty fish, help maintain a healthy body in a variety of ways. Women who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet, should take a supplement to aid in proper brain function, reduction of blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease, memory and bone loss and prevent symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Probiotics- One of the best supplements for women to take for good health is a probiotic supplement. Probiotics aid in digestion, help fight off bacteria that could cause infection or disease, and can reduce bowel issues. The health of female organs can benefit from a probiotic supplement, which can aid in treating yeast and urinary tract infections, certain intestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome and even reduce the risk of bladder cancer.
Vitamin D- Eggs, milk, juice and fish are all great sources of vitamin D which is an essential nutrient for women’s health. If you are not including many of these foods in your diet, a healthy way to benefit from this important vitamin is to take it in a supplement. Vitamin D strengthens bones to help prevent osteoporosis, protects vision and curbs symptoms of PMS. Vitamin D can also lower the risk of colon cancer, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Magnesium- This nutrient is vital for your health and aids in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium can be taken in supplement form to help in proper muscle function, nerve transmission, blood pressure regulation and healthy bone formation. This nutrient helps lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as controlling hypertension and symptoms of headaches.
Thanks kelly. Great read. One of the most important but best kept secrets that the food and drug industry does not want us to know is that living an alkaline lifestyle is one of the simples and most effective ways to keep in balance and avoid diseases that are considered chronic. Going Vegan and learning how to eat alkaline is the key. Thanks for your insightful post.
Exactly, thanks. The healthcare industry would make a lot less money if everyone ate nutritious, whole foods.