<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWomen are undoubtedly the backbone of the family. However, it is often seen that women pay more attention to their family\u2019s requirements and ignore their own. However, we often forget that women are built differently and have special healthcare needs. Hence, they need to make smart dietary choices to meet their daily recommended intake ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Besides all macronutrients, there are some vitamins particularly important the female body. In this blog, we\u2019ll have a look at these and share some dietary suggestions that will help boost these vitamins for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Essential Vitamins for Women\u2019s Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>1. Folic Acid (B9)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The B vitamin folic acid plays a key role especially for pregnant women or those planning to conceive. This vitamin may help in avoiding the risk of birth defects and preterm birth. It also helps in red blood cell production, lowering the risk of anaemia. Women planning pregnancy should take 400 mcg\/day preconception and in early pregnancy ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>Women with prior neural tube defect pregnancy may need a higher dose (4 mg\/day).^{<\/sup>\u00a0Although natural sources of folic acid include green leafy vegetables like spinach, legumes, broccoli, nuts and seeds, folic acid supplementation is necessary during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}}
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Every woman who could become pregnant should get 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day. The B vitamin folic acid helps prevent birth defects. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and while she is pregnant, her baby is less likely to have a major birth defect of the brain or spine like spina bifida.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/a>Dr Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This vitamin is essential for making healthy red blood cells and its deficiency can lead to anaemia. Pernicious anaemia occurs when the body is unable to absorb this vitamin. Vitamin B12 also helps the body in keeping nerves healthy and in DNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products (meat, fish, eggs, dairy), and fortified foods. Vegetarian women are at higher risk of deficiency. Taking supplements might resolve this problem ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>}
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Neurobion Forte Tablet 30\u2019s<\/a><\/td>	29.5<\/td><\/tr>
Neurobio Forte Strip of 10 Tablets<\/a><\/td>	8.95<\/td><\/tr>
Besosules Strip of 20 Capsules<\/a><\/td>	38.82<\/td><\/tr>
Becosules Z Strip of 15 Capsules<\/a><\/td>	26.7<\/td><\/tr>
Becosules Z Strip of 20 Capsules<\/a><\/td>	39.07<\/td><\/tr>
Zincovit Strip of 15 Tablets (green)<\/a><\/td>	89.25<\/td><\/tr>
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Zincovit Tablet 10\u2019s<\/a><\/td>	76.5<\/td><\/tr>
Beplex Forte Strip of 20 Tablets<\/a><\/td>	33.05<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n *Also Read: How to Stop Bad Period Smell: Research-Based Tips and Home Remedies<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n* <\/span>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Although all vitamins are essential and serve unique and important functions in the body, the above mentioned vitamins are especially important for women\u2019s health as they are helpful with high-risk conditions (in women) like anaemia and osteoporosis. These may be needed during pregnancy also to prevent certain risks to the mother and the baby. Nonetheless, eating healthy is the first step in staying healthy. Cutting down on junk food and adding fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts to your diet can help prevent nutrient deficiencies and embark your journey towards a healthy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Also Read:* *10 Best Intimate Tips For Women To Keep Them Healthy<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n* <\/span>References<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. CDC. Healthy Eating Tips [Internet]. Nutrition. CDC; 2024. Available from: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/features\/healthy-eating-tips.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. World Health Organization. Daily Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy [Internet]. www.who.int. 2023. Available from: https:\/\/www.who.int\/tools\/elena\/interventions\/daily-iron-pregnancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Folic Acid and Birth Defect prevention: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [Internet]. medlineplus.gov. Available from: https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002092.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements \u2013 Vitamin B12 [Internet]. Nih.gov. National Institutes of Health; 2024. Available from: https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Khadilkar A, Mandlik R. Epidemiology and treatment of osteoporosis in women: an Indian perspective. International Journal of Women\u2019s Health [Internet]. 2015 Oct;841. Available from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4621228\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. National Institutes of Health. Vitamin D [Internet]. National Institutes of Health. 2022. Available from: https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Medline Plus. Vitamin C: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopaedia [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2023. Available from: https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002404.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. MedlinePlus. Vitamin A: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2023. Available from: https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002400.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements \u2013 Vitamin a [Internet]. National Institutes Of Health. 2022. Available from: https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-Consumer\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Mathews N, Catherine. Vitamin K Deficiency: Diagnosis and Management. Annals of Laboratory Medicine. 2025 Apr 24. Available from: https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12187499\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. National Institutes of Health. Iron: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals [Internet]. National Institutes of Health. 2024. Available from: https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Better Health Channel. Iron and Iron Deficiency [Internet]. Vic.gov.au. 2022. 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