Multivitamins for Women: Key Ingredients Explained

Quick Health Scoop

• It is estimated that over two-thirds of non-pregnant women of childbearing age worldwide have at least one nutrient deficiency.^[1]
• Because you may not get every nutrient you need through your diet every day, a multivitamin can help fill in these nutrient gaps.
• Women have their own unique nutrition needs for nutrients such as iron, folate, vitamin D and calcium.
• A multivitamin formulated for women may be especially important in specific life stages such as pregnancy or during menopause.
• Women’s multivitamins now come in multiple options such as tablets, softgels, gummies and zero-sugar gummies to fit different preferences and daily routines.

For many women, supporting nutritional requirements is top of mind. Paying attention to how your nutrition shifts depending on age and life stage can help you find the right women's multivitamin for your unique needs. Picking a women's multivitamin starts with understanding the key nutrients you need every day and how to choose a multivitamin that covers the essentials.

We'll help address common questions like: What is in a women's multivitamin? Which ingredients should be included? Should you take a gummy, capsule, or tablet? And what should women look for in a multivitamin for women over 50? Keep on reading for the answers, including information about our latest women's multivitamin offerings.

Why Take a Multivitamin for Women?

Most people aim to eat a balanced diet every day; however, that's not always possible, and even a solid effort can have gaps. It is estimated that over two-thirds of non-pregnant women of childbearing age worldwide have at least one nutrient deficiency.^[1] That's where a good multivitamin for women comes in, helping you fill possible nutrient gaps. You may be wondering: what makes a multivitamin for women different from other options? Here are three key reasons to consider a women’s multivitamin:

Women’s Health is Complex

This is primarily due to the changes that occur in a woman’s body during the childbearing years and then again during menopause. These changes in metabolism, hormones and the body require specific nutrients that may differ from men.^[2]

For example, women require more iron and folate during pregnancy, and more calcium after age 50 to support bone health. These shifting needs are exactly why a multivitamin formulated specifically for women at your stage of life can make a meaningful difference.^†

They Support You Inside and Out

Nature Made® women's multivitamins are specially formulated to support your daily nutrition so you can face the day's challenges, whether that’s demanding work, taking care of kids or elderly family members, cooking, and/or managing a household, knowing you're getting more of the essential nutrients you need.^†

Help Support Your Daily Wellness

Taking a women’s multivitamin can help provide key nutrients that support your overall health, from bone strength to immune function to cellular energy metabolism. Nutrition and wellness are deeply connected, and filling potential nutrient gaps with a multivitamin designed for women is a meaningful step toward supporting your daily wellbeing.^†

Women’s Multivitamin Ingredients To Look For

When shopping for multivitamins for women, it can feel overwhelming. With so many options, how do you know what to look for on the nutrition label? Whether you prefer tablets, softgels, or women’s multivitamin gummies, exploring these options starts with knowing which key nutrients support your daily wellness. Here are a few key minerals and vitamins women should get daily.

Iron

This essential mineral is paramount to women’s health. It is involved in red blood cell formation and is an essential nutrient for women in their reproductive years, due to blood loss from menstruation.^†

In addition, the more absorbable form of iron, called heme iron, is only found in animal products. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, it may be harder to meet your iron needs through diet alone.^[3]

Many women's multivitamins include iron due to its importance during reproductive years; look for a women’s multivitamin with iron, or supplement with a separate iron supplement. Multivitamins for women over 50 often do not include iron, as daily iron needs decrease with age.

Folate

Folate is a type of B vitamin and another essential nutrient to look for in a women’s multivitamin. What are folic acid's benefits? It is best known for its critical role during pregnancy in the proper development of the baby’s nervous system, making it especially important for women of childbearing age and pregnant women.^† Adequate folic acid in healthful diets may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a neural tube defect.

Look for a daily prenatal multivitamin such as our Prenatal Multivitamin Folic Acid + DHA Softgels to support the development of your baby's brain, nervous system, bones and eyes with one daily softgel.^†

Folate also helps convert nutrients from food into cellular energy in the body. Look for “folate” or “folic acid” on the nutrition label of any high-quality women's multivitamin.^†

Calcium

Calcium is another important nutrient for women's health, playing a key role in supporting bone health.^† Adequate calcium throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Look for Calcium listed on your multivitamin label, along with vitamin D3 to help improve calcium absorption. Additionally, you may consider a standalone calcium supplement, such as our Calcium with Vitamin D3 Softgels to help support strong bones and teeth.^†

Vitamin D

Vitamin D supports bone, teeth, muscle and immune health, and, as we stated above, helps improve calcium absorption. For these reasons, make sure to look for vitamin D in a women’s multivitamin, particularly those for women 50 and older looking for vitamins for menopause.^†

Omega-3 Fats

The heart-healthy omega-3s DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are often derived from fish oil or plant-based algae.^[4] If your diet doesn't include at least two servings of  fish per week, you may be interested in a multivitamin including omega-3, like our Women's Multivitamin + Omega-3 Gummies.^[5] Two delicious daily fruit-flavored gummies are specially formulated with key nutrients to provide daily nutritional support plus 60 mg EPA and DHA omega-3s from fish oil.^†

Nature Made offers a women’s multivitamin both with and without Omega-3 fats. Speak to your doctor to determine whether you may benefit from a women's multivitamin with omega-3s or a separate omega-3 supplement.

Forms of Women’s Multivitamins

Nature Made offers women’s multivitamins in several convenient forms to fit your preference and daily routine — including tablets, softgels and women’s multivitamin gummies.

Tablets

Many women prefer tablets as a traditional, convenient form of multivitamin. Nature Made Women's Multivitamin Tablets are specially formulated to support women’s health, with 23 key nutrients, including calcium and iron, for daily nutritional support. For women over 50, our Women's Multivitamin 50+ Tablets provide daily nutritional support for changing needs, with one daily tablet to support a healthy immune system, bone health and cellular energy production.^†

Softgels

Nature Made offers women's multivitamin softgels for prenatal and postnatal support. Our Prenatal Multivitamin Folic Acid + DHA Softgels are formulated with folic acid plus 19 key nutrients to support baby's development and mom's overall health. Support doesn't end when pregnancy does; our Postnatal Multivitamin + DHA Softgels are specially formulated for new mothers with key nutrients for baby's development & nursing mom.^†

Gummies

If you prefer a gummy format, Nature Made offers a range of women’s multivitamin gummies to fit different needs and preferences, including prenatal and zero sugar options.

Nature Made Women's Advanced Multivitamin Gummies are specially formulated for women to get the nutritional support they need in three daily gummies, supporting healthy cognitive, heart & immune function, along with bone and beauty health and more. If you're 50+, we also offer Women's Advanced Multivitamin Gummies 50+, formulated for your unique needs, as an easy and enjoyable way to help close potential nutrient gaps in your diet.^†

Want the tasty support without added sugar? Zero Sugar^‡ Women's Multivitamin Gummies are a strawberry lemonade-flavored, aspartame-free option with 0 grams of sugar per serving. Each daily serving of two gummies delivers calcium and vitamin D to support bone health, vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc to support immune health and B vitamins to support energy metabolism.^◆†

Not sure which format is right for you? Learn more about gummy vitamins vs. traditional vitamins to find the right fit.

The Bottom Line

Pairing a nutritious diet with a women’s multivitamin can help support your daily nutritional needs. Choose a multivitamin designed for women and find the format that works for you. When searching for a women’s multivitamin, always look for key nutrients on the label such as folate, iron, calcium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to help support your daily wellness.^†

Whether you prefer women’s multivitamin gummies, tablets, or softgels our women's multivitamin collection offers a variety of options for all stages of life, making it easier to find a routine that works for you.^†

As always, speak to your doctor to determine what’s right for your individual needs.

◆Helps convert food into cellular energy.

‡Not a low calorie food.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

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2. Feskens EJM, Bailey R, Bhutta Z, et al. Women’s health: optimal nutrition throughout the lifecycle. European Journal of Nutrition2022;61(S1):1-23. doi:10.1007/s00394-022-02915-x
3. Pawlak R, Berger J, Hines I. Iron Status of Vegetarian Adults: A Review of Literature. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016;12(6):486-498. Published 2016 Dec 16. doi:10.1177/1559827616682933
4. National Institutes of Health. Omega-3 Fatty Acids. 2023. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/
5. American Heart Association. Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. 2021. Accessed August 19, 2026. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/fish-and-omega-3-fatty-acids