Multivitamins for Women

The food we eat is supposed to be full of essential nutrients and vitamins. At times in spite of eating a healthy diet, the body does not get the required amount of nutrients. Some of these nutrients tend to get depleted in the process of cleaning and cooking. So we need some vitamin supplements to fulfill the nutrient and vitamin requirement of our body.

Every woman tends to undergo some hormonal changes in her body, that may create certain deficiencies which may lead to certain vitamin deficiency diseases. Hence to restore the loss of nutrients, multivitamins must be taken with the diet. When buying a multivitamin supplement, one must go through some reviews, the date of manufacture, benefits of the multivitamin and the effects and the precautionary measures to be taken. Multivitamins should fulfill the daily recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of the nutrients. Multivitamins come in tablets, capsules and liquid. Liquid multivitamins have a mixture of vitamins and minerals or a mixture of vitamin B complex, vitamin K and vitamin C. The liquid multivitamins are very effective as they are directly absorbed in the blood stream. Supplements of vitamins for women are classified according to their age, daily requirements and the health conditions.

• Vita-Female is one of the natural multivitamins as it contains all the essential minerals and vitamins that are necessary for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system.
• Multivitamins for young women in their 20s must contain vitamin A to maintain a healthy immune system, build strong bones and healthy vision. Iron is also required to maintain a healthy balance of hemoglobin and vitamin K to help in the clotting of blood.
• Multivitamins for older women, especially over 50, must fulfill their dietary requirements. The multivitamin supplements should contain calcium and magnesium to help fight the signs of osteoporosis.
• Expectant and lactating women should take multivitamins like Century Prenatal, GNC Prenatal and Stuart Prenatal. Some other multivitamins for pregnant women are One a Day Women's Formula, Nature Made for Her and Centrum A to Z.
• Women in their menopausal phase can take multivitamins like Centrum Silver and One a Day, that are rich in calcium, vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.

Side Effects of Multivitamins

Multivitamins for women is beneficial as they offer many health benefits and replenish the body. Anything taken in the recommended quantity can ensure an illness free and healthy life. But an overdose of multivitamins can lead to the following side effects;

• An overdose of vitamins like vitamin B12 and minerals like iron, zinc and calcium can lead to the accumulation of these nutrients in the blood stream.
• An overdose can lead to serious complications like increased urination, bleeding in the stomach, palpitations of the heart, and stains in the teeth. An overdose of vitamins like vitamin A, K, E and D can be life-threatening. The symptoms of the overdose are a severe headache, unexplained loss of weight, changes in menstruation, and intense back pain, especially in the lower back.
• Multivitamins can also cause certain allergic reactions like hives and itchiness in women who show intolerance to some minerals and vitamins. In severe cases, some women also experience a swollen face and limbs, pain in the chest while breathing etc.
• Side effects of taking multivitamin supplements are diarrhea, a feeling of queasiness in the stomach and constipation.
• If you are on other medication for blood pressure like ibuprofen, tretinoin etc. they may react to the multivitamins. Before taking multivitamins, make it a point to consult your doctor who may recommend a proper dosage.
• Some other multivitamins side effects include sleep related disorders, foul or metallic taste in mouth and a mild headache, which may also become intense, in the absence of timely medical intervention.

Multivitamins for women come in many forms like capsules, liquids, tablets and gel caps etc. Multivitamins must be taken as prescribed by the physician to avoid any side effects. You must also remember to take your multivitamins with breakfast or after lunch. Take care!