{"id":66265,"date":"2024-10-10T19:56:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=66265"},"modified":"2024-10-10T19:56:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:56:49","slug":"best-vitamins-for-women-over-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_Are_the_Best_Vitamins_for_Women_over_50\" >What Are the Best Vitamins for Women over 50?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Vitamin_D\" >Vitamin D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Calcium\" >Calcium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Magnesium\" >Magnesium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Vitamin_B12\" >Vitamin B12<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Potassium\" >Potassium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_50_Vitamins_and_Regular_Vitamins\" >What Is the Difference Between 50+ Vitamins and Regular Vitamins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_Vitamins_Do_You_Lack_During_Menopause\" >What Vitamins Do You Lack During Menopause?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Calcium-2\" >Calcium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Magnesium-2\" >Magnesium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Zinc\" >Zinc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Vitamin_D-2\" >Vitamin D<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_Vitamins_Should_a_50-Year-Old_Woman_Take_Daily\" >What Vitamins Should a 50-Year-Old Woman Take Daily?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Stay_Active\" >Stay Active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Manage_Stress\" >Manage Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Get_Enough_Sleep\" >Get Enough Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Prioritize_Healthy_Diet\" >Prioritize Healthy Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_Happens_to_Your_Body_when_You_Start_Taking_Vitamins\" >What Happens to Your Body when You Start Taking Vitamins?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Improved_Micronutrient_Status\" >Improved Micronutrient Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Increased_Energy_Levels\" >Increased Energy Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Reduced_Anxiety\" >Reduced Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Improved_Brain_Function\" >Improved Brain Function<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Is_it_Better_to_Take_a_Multivitamin_or_Individual_Vitamins\" >Is it Better to Take a Multivitamin or Individual Vitamins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#What_B_Vitamins_Should_a_50-Year-Old_Woman_Take\" >What B Vitamins Should a 50-Year-Old Woman Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Should_I_take_B12_or_B_complex\" >Should I take B12 or B complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Can_I_take_vitamin_D_and_B12_together\" >Can I take vitamin D and B12 together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#How_much_vitamin_C_should_a_woman_over_50_take_daily\" >How much vitamin C should a woman over 50 take daily?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#Do_multivitamins_actually_work\" >Do multivitamins actually work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A primary goal for many women in their 50s and beyond is to stay independent (in addition to looking young, of course!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging is something you can\u2019t escape. Slowly, you may realize that your energy levels are declining, and you feel more tired than usual. This also tags along with some physical ailments that seem impossible to escape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although healthy eating is an excellent way to help overcome age-related challenges, sometimes food on its own isn\u2019t enough. Multivitamins for women over 50 may fill some nutrient gaps in their diets. Older women have some different nutrient requirements than younger women and may have difficulty meeting all of those needs for different reasons <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8146330\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your general physician and discuss your individual nutritional concerns. They will help you identify what supplements you might benefit from, if any, and the correct dosage you should take, as it\u2019s never a one-size-fits-all situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article discusses some of the most common vitamins for women over 50 and how they may help you if needed and when taken appropriately. Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Best_Vitamins_for_Women_over_50\"><\/span><b>What Are the Best Vitamins for Women over 50?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you should look for vitamin and\/or mineral supplements according to your individual needs and your doctor\u2019s recommendations. If you have a deficiency in a certain nutrient or have difficulty getting enough of it in your diet, they may recommend that you take a specific type of supplement in a specific dosage. They may also recommend a general multivitamin, depending on your individual needs. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4049159\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common vitamins that may be recommended for women in this age group:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D\"><\/span><b>Vitamin D<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which can help promote better bone health. It also plays a role in the immune system <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3166406\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can synthesize vitamin D when your skin is exposed to the sun, but people with less exposure to the sun may end up having a deficiency of this. You can get this vitamin every day by including the following in your diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified cereals and grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty fish (such as salmon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg yolks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to focusing on diet, you should also talk to your doctor about whether you need a vitamin D supplement. They may do a blood test to see what your vitamin D status is. Depending on your blood test results and other individual factors, they may recommend a specific dosage of vitamin D supplements <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/vitamin-d-whats-right-level-2016121910893\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(6)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As vitamin D is fat-soluble, it\u2019s usually a good idea to take your supplement with a meal that contains some healthy fat for better absorption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\">Start using our app and watch the magic happen<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium\"><\/span><b>Calcium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough calcium is important for your bones at any age. Calcium needs increase for women after the age of 50, which makes it even more challenging to get enough in your diet.\u00a0 Finding out who isn&#8217;t getting enough calcium is vital so we can find the right ways to help them get more. An ideal diet to improve your calcium levels should contain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish canned with bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified products such as breakfast cereals, orange juice, and milk alternatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average intake of calcium in Western countries is just 700-900 mg of calcium each day <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/351\/bmj.h4580\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As this is less than is recommended, many older people take calcium supplements to increase their intake. Women over 50 should get 1,200 mg per day.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-2.png\" alt=\"best vitamins for women over 50\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnesium\"><\/span><b>Magnesium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium, which is sometimes called the &#8220;anti-<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-fodmap-meal-plan\/\">stress<\/a> mineral&#8221;, helps to relax your muscles after contracting. According to Michelle Darian, a registered dietitian and expert in nutrition science at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidetracker.com\/a\/articles\/the-relationship-between-sleep-and-your-blood-biomarkers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InsideTracker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, low magnesium levels may also be associated with poor sleep quality, so taking supplements to correct a low blood level may help you sleep better. Talk to your doctor if you think this could be a problem for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men need 420 milligrams of magnesium per day and women need 320 milligrams <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/magnesium\/#:~:text=RDA%3A%20The%20Recommended%20Dietary%20Allowance,cause%20harmful%20effects%20on%20health.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(8).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can get magnesium from the following foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-vegetables\/\"> green vegetables<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B12\"><\/span><b>Vitamin B12<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults of every age should get 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily. This can help their bodies produce red blood cells and support nerve function <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(9).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you age, your stomach may produce less of the factors that are needed to absorb vitamin B12 from food. This is the reason why many older adults have difficulty absorbing vitamin B12 from their foods and experience a deficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet enriched with animal-based foods such as meat, poultry, fish, and eggs is a good start to boost this vitamin naturally. If you don\u2019t eat animal foods, or if you\u2019re not able to absorb enough vitamin B12 from food, your doctor can recommend supplementation options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potassium\"><\/span><b>Potassium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium is also an important nutrient for women over 50. They need to focus on their bone health, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-pilates-cardio\/\">cardiovascular<\/a> functions, and muscle health. Ensuring an adequate intake of potassium through a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">balanced diet<\/a> can help reduce some of the risks that are associated with aging, which can lead to a healthier lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating enough potassium can help prevent kidney stones and lower blood pressure. You can get potassium from these foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans and legumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, fish, and poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No single brand of multivitamins can guarantee good health. Vitamins for seniors should be selected after consulting a physician. They will evaluate the health of a patient and then suggest supplements if necessary based on your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t fall for marketing gimmicks when looking for the right supplements!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-women-over-50\/\"><i>Chair Yoga for Women Over 50: Tips and Moves to Get Started<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_50_Vitamins_and_Regular_Vitamins\"><\/span><b>What Is the Difference Between 50+ Vitamins and Regular Vitamins?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every brand is different, but the dosage of age-targeted supplements may vary between different age groups. For example, vitamins for women over 50 generally have higher levels of calcium. Their calcium needs are higher to prevent osteoporosis and support bone health, which are important focal points after menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These formulations often contain higher levels of vitamin B12, as absorption can decline with age. They also typically have reduced or no iron, as postmenopausal women generally require less iron than younger individuals. A 50+ version of these vitamins may also include lycopene and lutein, which can help maintain eye health as you get older <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6164534\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet plan of relying mainly on multivitamins, women who have reached menopause should also have balanced diets. A 7-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">diet plan<\/a> for menopause can be a good way to support their bodies through upcoming hormonal changes.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18.png\" alt=\"best vitamins for women over 50\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Vitamins_Do_You_Lack_During_Menopause\"><\/span><b>What Vitamins Do You Lack During Menopause?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menopause can put a lot of demand on a woman\u2019s body, and this may contribute to vitamin or nutritional deficiencies. Needs for certain nutrients are higher or lower than before, and various individual factors can make it more difficult to get enough of all the necessary nutrients from food. Depending on individual health status and lifestyle factors, your doctor may recommend that you start supplementing certain nutrients around this age, or that you include more of certain foods in your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ve rounded up some vitamins that could be short in women who have reached menopause:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium-2\"><\/span><b>Calcium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of bone density is a symptom many women face during older age. Calcium needs increase for women after menopause. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-help-with-muscle-cramps\/\">Muscle cramps<\/a>, fatigue, weak nails, and frequent tingling sensations are some signs of calcium deficiency <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279022\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can increase the intake of foods such as dairy and dark leafy greens to fight this off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnesium-2\"><\/span><b>Magnesium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium is also a vital nutrient for women in menopause. If you have low magnesium levels, you may face problems such as muscle cramps, headaches, and palpitations <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1855626\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(12).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Again, including nuts, seeds, and dark green vegetables is one way to keep the levels high. Avocados, in particular, are rich in magnesium.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zinc\"><\/span><b>Zinc<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc is also an important mineral for women in menopause. Not getting enough of this mineral can cause issues such as low immunity, hair loss, and compromised taste or smell <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666149723000488\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(13).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zinc is essential for hormone production, and it can be found in foods such as nuts, seeds, beans, dairy, and meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D-2\"><\/span><b>Vitamin D<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of research has suggested that vitamin D is vital for women after menopause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10291614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(14)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Low levels of this vitamin can affect your bones and many other systems. This can cause problems such as hair loss, low immune function, joint pain, and fatigue. Foods that can help cater for this shortage include fatty fish and dairy products such as butter, cheese, and milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foods can help to fill the nutritional gaps. A balanced and varied can help in this regard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will shake off your mental funk, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\">Hurry up and change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Vitamins_Should_a_50-Year-Old_Woman_Take_Daily\"><\/span><b>What Vitamins Should a 50-Year-Old Woman Take Daily?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, we\u2019ve discussed some important vitamins and minerals for women over 50. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin D and vitamin B12, can be more difficult to get enough of as we get older.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also beneficial for women in this age group to get enough of certain minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc, in addition to omega-3 fatty acids for overall health. There is no one-size-fits-all daily supplement recommendation for women over 50. Your general physician can assess your health status, lifestyle, and diet to make customized recommendations if necessary. Some more tips that could help women over 50 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Active\"><\/span><b>Stay Active<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_Stress\"><\/span><b>Manage Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress can negatively impact health. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-tracking-meditation\/\">meditation<\/a>, or spending time in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Enough_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Get Enough Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep per night (or whatever amount is ideal for you) to support physical and mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_Healthy_Diet\"><\/span><b>Prioritize Healthy Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on eating a variety of foods from all food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a wholesome lifestyle that focuses on healthy living is the key to staying active in your 50s and beyond. Don\u2019t put your faith in only vitamins. You should prioritize your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-tips-for-a-healthy-lifestyle\/\">healthy lifestyle<\/a> as you age. You may notice you\u2019re more productive and feel less tired than you usually do.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.png\" alt=\"best vitamins for women over 50\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_Your_Body_when_You_Start_Taking_Vitamins\"><\/span><b>What Happens to Your Body when You Start Taking Vitamins?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multivitamins are dietary supplements that contain distinct combinations of minerals, vitamins, or both. These are available in the form of gummies, capsules, and liquid. The vitamins are usually consumed once a day, although sometimes a doctor may recommend multiple doses. When recommended by your healthcare provider, the regular intake of MVMs may result in the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Micronutrient_Status\"><\/span><b>Improved Micronutrient Status<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2020 study published in Nutrients, 42 older adults were divided into two groups, with one group receiving a multivitamin\/mineral (MVM) supplement and the other a placebo<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7468989\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(15).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The results after 12 weeks showed that those who took the MVM supplement had increased levels of zinc and vitamin C in their blood. However, they did not have improved immune function or vitamin D levels. This suggests that multivitamins may help increase the levels of some vitamins and\/or minerals in the body, particularly if you\u2019re lacking them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Energy_Levels\"><\/span><b>Increased Energy Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2020 study published in Nutrition &amp; Metabolism examined the effects of multivitamin\/mineral (MVM) supplements on 82 healthy, active adults, with 40 taking a placebo and 42 taking an MVM<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7038616\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(16).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The results showed that males taking MVM supplements experienced increased carbohydrate breakdown and higher energy expenditure during exercise. For females, taking MVM supplements may have caused reduced mental tiredness during exercise; they also felt less of an increase in physical tiredness after 30 minutes of exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Anxiety\"><\/span><b>Reduced Anxiety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2019 study published in Current Developments in Nutrition, 66 college students were randomly assigned to either a placebo group or a group taking a daily multivitamin\/mineral (MVM) supplement<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6574322\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The study found the group that took the MVM experienced a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms after 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Brain_Function\"><\/span><b>Improved Brain Function<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2022 study published in Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia, 2,602 adults were divided into three groups: one received a cocoa extract supplement, one a placebo, and the third a multivitamin\/mineral (MVM)<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/alz.12767\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(18).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After three years, researchers found that daily MVM supplementation led to improved cognitive function, specifically in the areas of global cognition, episodic memory, and executive function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens to your body with a regular intake of multivitamins may vary from higher energy levels to better brain functioning, or you may not experience any noticeable differences. However, you shouldn\u2019t forget the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet. A diet enriched with essential nutrients is the first line of support to support your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-50\/\"><i>Intermittent Fasting for Men Over 50: Benefits, Potential Risks, and 10 Tips to Boost the Advantages<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Better_to_Take_a_Multivitamin_or_Individual_Vitamins\"><\/span><b>Is it Better to Take a Multivitamin or Individual Vitamins?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best choice between multivitamins and individual vitamin supplements depends on your specific health needs and lifestyle. We suggest consulting your healthcare provider to determine the most suitable option for you. Generally, multivitamins offer a comprehensive approach to addressing overall nutritional gaps, while individual vitamin supplements may be better for targeting specific deficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s an ongoing debate about the relative merits of multivitamins versus individual supplements, but both can help fill nutritional gaps in your diet. As you continue supplementing, you can adjust your diet and supplement choices based on your evolving health goals. For some people, a combination of multivitamins and individual supplements provides the most personalized approach to meeting their unique needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_B_Vitamins_Should_a_50-Year-Old_Woman_Take\"><\/span><b>What B Vitamins Should a 50-Year-Old Woman Take?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are many vitamins for women over 50, one that may be of particular importance to this age group is vitamin B12. This is because sometimes our ability to absorb this vitamin from food decreases as we get older.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although other B vitamins such as thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), and niacin (B3) are also essential, deficiencies are less common in women over 50 who maintain a balanced diet.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1.png\" alt=\"best vitamins for women over 50\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_B12_or_B_complex\"><\/span><strong>Should I take B12 or B complex?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You usually get enough B vitamins from the food you eat, as long as your diet includes all food groups, so most people don&#8217;t need to take a B complex supplement unless they\u2019re recommended to do so by their healthcare provider for a particular reason. If you\u2019re low on vitamin B12, your doctor may suggest B12 shots or tablets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_vitamin_D_and_B12_together\"><\/span><strong>Can I take vitamin D and B12 together?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can usually take vitamin D3 and vitamin B12 together without any problems. However, it\u2019s always best to ask your doctor first to make sure it\u2019s right for you and to find out the correct amount to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_vitamin_C_should_a_woman_over_50_take_daily\"><\/span><strong>How much vitamin C should a woman over 50 take daily?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As our bodies can&#8217;t make or store vitamin C, older adults must get enough of it from their food. Men over 50 should aim for 90 mg per day, while women need 75 mg. It&#8217;s important not to exceed 2,000 mg per day<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/article\/vitamin-c-and-older-adults-how-much-is-enough#:~:text=Our%20bodies%20don't%20produce,limit%20of%202%2C000%20mg%20%2F%20day.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(19).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_multivitamins_actually_work\"><\/span><strong>Do multivitamins actually work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there can be several perks to taking multivitamins, particularly if you\u2019re taking them to fill nutritional gaps in your diet. However, not everyone needs them, so talk to your healthcare provider to get individualized advice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=best_vitamins_for_women_over_50\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no foolproof way to wellness for anyone, whether you\u2019re a young athlete or a person in their 50s. Instead, you need a solid plan to ensure you stay fit and active despite the decline of your physical abilities. Multivitamins are one part of this journey. In this article, we\u2019ve discussed some important vitamins for women over 50. However, you should talk to your healthcare provider before you add any MVMs or individual supplements to your regime. When taken along with exercise and a balanced and varied diet, you may feel happier and healthier than others in your age group!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A primary goal for many women in their 50s and beyond is to stay independent (in addition to looking young, of course!). Aging is something you can\u2019t escape. Slowly, you may realize that your energy levels are declining, and you feel more tired than usual. This also tags along with some physical ailments that seem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":66267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[177,87],"class_list":["post-66265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50 - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Anoshia Riaz, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Anoshia Riaz, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Anoshia Riaz\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/4bebac02cf4cfe7f90321b7ab729a072\"},\"headline\":\"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\"},\"wordCount\":2526,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A primary goal for many women in their 50s and beyond is to stay independent (in addition to looking young, of course!).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Aging is something you can\u2019t escape. Slowly, you may realize that your energy levels are declining, and you feel more tired than usual. This also tags along with some physical ailments that seem impossible to escape.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Although healthy eating is an excellent way to help overcome age-related challenges, sometimes food on its own isn\u2019t enough. Multivitamins for women over 50 may fill some nutrient gaps in their diets. Older women have some different nutrient requirements than younger women and may have difficulty meeting all of those needs for different reasons <\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8146330\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">(1).<\/span><\/a>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Talk to your general physician and discuss your individual nutritional concerns. They will help you identify what supplements you might benefit from, if any, and the correct dosage you should take, as it\u2019s never a one-size-fits-all situation.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This article discusses some of the most common vitamins for women over 50 and how they may help you if needed and when taken appropriately. Keep reading to find out.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Are the Best Vitamins for Women over 50?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Generally, you should look for vitamin and\/or mineral supplements according to your individual needs and your doctor\u2019s recommendations. If you have a deficiency in a certain nutrient or have difficulty getting enough of it in your diet, they may recommend that you take a specific type of supplement in a specific dosage. They may also recommend a general multivitamin, depending on your individual needs. <\/span><a h ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\",\"name\":\"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50 - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg\",\"description\":\"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1707},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Nutrition\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/nutrition\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterme\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\",\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/4bebac02cf4cfe7f90321b7ab729a072\",\"name\":\"Anoshia Riaz\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/ab49d90658f158d1b38c37ee994ad64e\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anoshia_Riaz-150x150.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anoshia_Riaz-150x150.png\",\"caption\":\"Anoshia Riaz\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anoshia-r-b2b9b4145\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/anoshia-riaz\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50 - BetterMe","description":"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"nofollow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50","og_description":"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.","og_url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Anoshia Riaz, Kristen Fleming, RD","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Anoshia Riaz, Kristen Fleming, RD","Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/"},"author":{"name":"Anoshia Riaz","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/4bebac02cf4cfe7f90321b7ab729a072"},"headline":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/"},"wordCount":2526,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A primary goal for many women in their 50s and beyond is to stay independent (in addition to looking young, of course!).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging is something you can\u2019t escape. Slowly, you may realize that your energy levels are declining, and you feel more tired than usual. This also tags along with some physical ailments that seem impossible to escape.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although healthy eating is an excellent way to help overcome age-related challenges, sometimes food on its own isn\u2019t enough. Multivitamins for women over 50 may fill some nutrient gaps in their diets. Older women have some different nutrient requirements than younger women and may have difficulty meeting all of those needs for different reasons <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8146330\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1).<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your general physician and discuss your individual nutritional concerns. They will help you identify what supplements you might benefit from, if any, and the correct dosage you should take, as it\u2019s never a one-size-fits-all situation.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article discusses some of the most common vitamins for women over 50 and how they may help you if needed and when taken appropriately. Keep reading to find out.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Are the Best Vitamins for Women over 50?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you should look for vitamin and\/or mineral supplements according to your individual needs and your doctor\u2019s recommendations. If you have a deficiency in a certain nutrient or have difficulty getting enough of it in your diet, they may recommend that you take a specific type of supplement in a specific dosage. They may also recommend a general multivitamin, depending on your individual needs. <\/span><a h ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/","name":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50 - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg","description":"Age-related setbacks can be challenging. Find out the \u2605 BEST VITAMINS FOR WOMEN OVER 50 \u27a4, and learn how females can stay healthy when they\u2019re 50 or older.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2072339597-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/best-vitamins-for-women-over-50\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Nutrition","item":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/nutrition\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"A Guide to the Best Vitamins for Women over 50"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/4bebac02cf4cfe7f90321b7ab729a072","name":"Anoshia Riaz","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/ab49d90658f158d1b38c37ee994ad64e","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anoshia_Riaz-150x150.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anoshia_Riaz-150x150.png","caption":"Anoshia Riaz"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anoshia-r-b2b9b4145"],"url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/anoshia-riaz\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66265"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=66265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}