Go-To Guide to Vitamins for Women

From growing into womanhood it has been confusing especially involving my health. Feeling like my whole body is falling apart but really I just wasn't getting enough vitamins. The power they hold is more than you imagine. So here are a few things that may explain why you have felt a certain way or just want to learn about what can help our bodies. 

It is recommended by the NHS to have a daily intake of multivitamins in general but let's look at the specifics. Some of us need more than others. This is part one, so keep on the lookout for more!

Iron:

Lack of iron can lead to conditions called Anemia where our blood cell counts are too low to send oxygen around our body which can create fatigue, shortness of breath and lower our immune function. You can find iron in leafy vegetables, red meat, cereals and beans. If you are pregnant it might be something you want to think about too. 

Magnesium:

To help maintain normal muscle function, regulate your heart and support a healthy immune system magnesium is the one. And on top of this it regulates blood sugar and keeps our bones nice and strong. You do have to be careful how much you take as it can lead to diarrhoea and cause migraines. You can find it in green vegetables, nuts and some seeds. For my stressed girls this is one to add to your shopping list as it is a good stress reliever and helps with sleep. 

Calcium: 

From when we were little we have learned how important it is to have calcium in our diet for the purpose of keeping our bones and teeth strong. It could be one of the best minerals for women as in your twenties you start to lose bone density, how fun! You can find it in milk, cheese and yogurt. But be careful to not have too much as it can lead to other health problems, like heart disease. My menopausal ladies, this one is for you to help with the loss of estrogen in your body. 

B7:

One that isn't spoken about enough. This one is for energy by turning those fatty acids and blood sugars around. It can be rare to be deficient but those who suffer with hair loss and brittle nails, this could solve it. All foods like cauliflowers, almonds, avocado, eggs and more are just some that contain B7. If you have a balanced diet you probably are already getting all the B7 you need.