Vitamins & Minerals

Several dietary surveys have confirmed that many women do not obtain adequate levels of iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium from their day-to-day diet. If this situation continues, the result is tiredness, lack of energy, poor skin quality, and reduced resistance to minor infections. Women’s Multi supplies the essential nutrients, which may be missing from the diet due to modern food processing and preparation, poor eating habits and soil nutrient deficiency. It provides nutritional support for health and vitality to help women look good and feel great.

Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D are important for healthy bones. Sufficient intake reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Calcium and magnesium also work together to reduce the incidence of cramps.

Chromium is involved in stabilising sugar metabolism and blood glucose; it can help reduce sugar cravings.

Dong Quai has been traditionally used to balance female hormonal system and relieve hot flushes related to menopause.

Evening primrose oil assists in relieving premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. Evening primrose oil contains essential fatty acids (EFA) that are needed for healthy skin and hair. An EFA deficiency results in dry skin, flaking dandruff, brittle nails and thinning hair.

Horsetail herb is a natural source of organic silica. Silica is important for healthy hair, nails and bones.

Iodine supports thyroid function. The thyroid is a gland in the throat that regulates many metabolic processes, such as growth and energy expenditure. Low thyroid activity can result in dry skin, hair loss, fatigue and slowed reflexes.

Iron is essential for transport of oxygen to cells. Women have a special need for iron as it is lost in blood. A lack of iron may cause fatigue and lowered resistance to infection.

Folic acid is especially important for women at child-bearing age. Research has confirmed that folic acid reduces the risk of delivering a baby with neural tube defects.

Selenium and citrus bioflavonoids help protect the body against oxidative injury.

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 play an important role in energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. They act as co-enzymes to help break down foods and turn them into energy. They assist with mental alertness, vitality and stamina.

Vitamin C can facilitate iron absorption. It is involved in the production of collagen, a protein molecule that provides structural support to connective tissue such as bone matrix, cartilage, ligament and skin. Vitamin C plays an important role in the body’s immune system. It promotes resistance to infection.

Zinc is an essential mineral with antioxidant activity used throughout the body for many functions including wound healing and the normal oil gland function of the skin. Zinc, a mineral, also plays a role in sugar metabolism.

Women’s Multi offers some of the most absorbable nutrients. Selenium from selenomethionine and calcium from calcium citrate, which are the most easily-absorbed forms of selenium and calcium available.