Key Takeaways:
- For women over 40, some of the most important vitamins and nutrients are vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium.
- Supplements specifically formulated for women over 40 can also help you feel your best, such as Menopause Relief, Women’s Complete Probiotic, Women’s Balancing Formula, and Women’s Multivitamins.
As a woman, your vitamin and nutrient needs may change with age, which means you may need to switch up your supplement routine.
As you get older, your body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients may change. Let’s go over some of the most important vitamins and supplements you may need as a woman over 40 or 50.
(Remember, it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before changing your supplement routine.)
1. Vitamin B12
More than 20% of older adults may not be getting enough vitamin B12.1
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient to support energy metabolism, nervous system health, and more.* Stomach acid and enzymes work together to separate B12 from the food you eat. After that, stomach cells make something called a factor to transport the B12 to your small intestines, where it can be absorbed. However, as you age, your stomach cells become less efficient at making these critical bioactive components, making it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B12.2
Women over 40 or 50 may benefit from taking a vitamin B12 supplement.
Read more: Are you getting enough vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 supplements for women over 40
Solgar® Liquid B12
In an easy-to-take liquid formula, this B12 provides a great solution for anyone who has difficulty swallowing pills or capsules. The liquid formula is more convenient to use and offers 2000 mcg of vitamin B12 and seven other essential B-vitamins.
Solgar® Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Methylcobalamin is the active, coenzyme form of vitamin B12. While the body can readily absorb Vitamin B12 as cobalamin, it must further convert it to a coenzyme form, methylcobalamin, to become metabolically active. In this form, it’s bioidentical to one of the two active forms found in the body. This body-ready vitamin B12 is suitable for vegans and comes in a convenient nugget form.
2. Calcium
Calcium is especially important for women over 40 because of normal, age-related changes that occur with their bones. Up until about age 40, all the bone removed is replaced.3 After age 40, however, less bone is replaced. If bone tissue is removed faster than it is replaced, you may be at risk of bone injuries and fractures.
Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45-55. As levels of estrogen drop dramatically, women undergo rapid bone loss. In fact, it’s estimated that women lose up to ten percent of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause.4
This dramatic reduction in bone mass reduces bone strength and increases a woman’s risk of fractures.
Taking a calcium supplement is one of the easiest ways for women over 40 to support bone health.* Additionally, adequate calcium as part of a healthy diet, along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Calcium supplements for women over 40
Solgar® Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D3 Tablets
Solgar® Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D3 offers three nutrients for supporting bone health in one easy supplement. Each serving supports healthy bones, a healthy immune system, and nerve and muscle function.*
Solgar® Calcium Magnesium Plus Zinc
Calcium, magnesium, and zinc are all important for healthy bones.* This formula offers all three and supports strong bones and teeth, a healthy immune system, and proper nerve and muscle function.* And it’s non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and halal!
3. Vitamin D
Like calcium, vitamin D is essential for bone health as you age.
The sun is the body’s main source of vitamin D, so a lack of adequate sunlight is usually the main cause of a low vitamin D status. With more and more time being spent indoors, people are becoming increasingly low in vitamin D.
Taking a vitamin D supplement can help ensure you get your recommended daily intake.
vitamin D supplement for women over 40
Solgar® Vitamin D3 Softgels
The vitamin D3 in this product is the same form produced by our body when exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is one of four fat-soluble vitamins, which is why this formula provides vitamin D3 in oil-based softgels to promote optimal absorption.
4. Menopause Relief
Menopause is one of the biggest changes a woman will experience as she approaches middle age.
During menopause, the body goes through major hormonal changes, decreasing the amount of hormones it makes – mainly estrogen and progesterone. When this decrease in estrogen occurs, the menstrual cycle (period) starts to change or become irregular before it eventually stops.
As it adapts to changes in hormone levels, your body may exhibit a variety of physical changes as well.
Each woman experiences menopause differently. Thankfully, we’ve created a supplement to help women find relief from common menopausal symptoms.
menopause relief supplement for women over 40
Solgar® Menopause Relief
Solgar® Menopause Relief combines two clinically-studied ingredients: Siberian Rhubarb (ERr-731®) – and helps relieve a full range of the most common menopausal symptoms, such as:
- Hot flashes*
- Night sweats*
- Irritability*
- Anxiety*
- Mood swings*
- Sleep disturbances*
- Exhaustion*
- Joint & muscle discomfort*
- Vaginal dryness*
- Urinary difficulties*
- Decreased sexual desire & satisfaction*
affron™ Saffron helps to maintain a positive mood and support emotional wellbeing.*
More than 90% of women showed improvements in common menopausal symptoms*, and results were seen in as little as 28 days.†^
†As studied on Siberian Rhubarb and measured by the Menopause Rating Scale II; individual variations in symptoms or severity of symptoms experienced during menopause may exist.
^ In clinical studies on Siberian rhubarb after 12 weeks of continued use. Individual results may vary.
5. Women’s Balancing Formula
Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that mimic estrogen in the body, and have been known to support common signs of menopause.
Phytoestrogen supplement for women over 40
Solgar® Women’s Balancing Formula
Solgar® Women’s Balancing Formula (formerly PM Phytogen) is a unique formula featuring phytoestrogen Thai kudzu extract (Pueraria mirifica) – a plant-based compound that can mimic estrogen in the body — and a range of B-vitamins including folate, vitamin B12, and biotin.
Each serving of Women’s Balancing Formula supports…
- Heart, cardiovascular, and circulatory health*
- Energy metabolism*
- Nervous system health*
- Healthy hair, skin, and nails*
6. Magnesium
Magnesium is critical to hundreds of chemical reactions inside your body. In fact, this vital nutrient has more health benefits than any other mineral.* However, nearly 50% of Americans don’t get enough magnesium.5
Magnesium is especially important for women over 40. Bone health is an especially important concern as you age, and magnesium plays an important role in bone health.*
Magnesium supplements for women over 40
Solgar® Magnesium Citrate Tablets
This formula offers highly-absorbable magnesium that helps:
- Support bone health*
- Alleviate occasional anxiety & stress*
- Maintain proper nerve and muscle function*
- Support heart health*
- Maintain cellular energy levels*
And, it’s non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher.
Solgar® Chelated Magnesium Tablets
Solgar® Chelated Magnesium helps support:
- Healthy bones*
- Nerve & muscle function*
- Heart health*
- Cellular energy release working with ATP*
It’s also non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher.
7. Women’s Multivitamin
If you feel like your supplement routine is getting too long, it might be time to look into a multivitamin formulated for women.
Choosing a multivitamin formulated specifically for your age and sex is important because the health needs of a woman in her 20s may be very different than those of a woman in her 50s.
Read more: What to look for in a multivitamin
Multivitamin for women over 50
Solgar® Women’s Multi 50+
Just one capsule a day helps support…
- Healthy hair, skin, & nails†
- Energy & stress†
- Bone & heart health†
- Immune health†
With 18 highly bioavailable vitamins & minerals including vitamin D, vitamin B12, and biotin.
Multivitamin for women under 50
Solgar® Women’s Multi
Just one capsule a day helps support…
- Reproductive & breast health†
- Energy & stress†
- Bone & heart health†
- Immune health†
With 18 highly bioavailable vitamins & minerals including folate, D3, and iron.
8. Probiotics
A good probiotic will support your digestive system. A great probiotic will do that, and so much more. Your digestive system affects every part of your health, from your immune system to your bone health to your stress levels.*
Probiotic supplements can offer many benefits for women over 40.
Read more: 5 things to look for when choosing a probiotic
Probiotic for women over 40
SOLGAR® WOMEN’S COMPLETE PROBIOTIC
Solgar® Women’s Complete Probiotic features eight clinically-studied probiotic strains in their clinically-studied amounts. Each serving helps support:
- Vaginal health*
- Immune health*
- Bone mineral density in postmenopausal women*
- Advanced digestive support*
and more! And this women’s probiotic is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, kosher-certified!
Summing it up
For women over 40, some of the most important vitamins and nutrients are vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium. Supplements specifically formulated for women over 40 can also help you feel your best, such as Menopause Relief, and support gut and overall health, such as Women’s Complete Probiotic, Women’s Balancing Formula, and Women’s Multivitamins.*
Remember, it’s always wise to consult with a healthcare professional before changing your supplement regimen. And be sure to follow us on Instagram for more easy health tips!
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