Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining good health, especially for women. Women have unique nutritional needs during different life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause. And that's not even considering the daily challenges of juggling a busy life with different hormonal cycles. Therefore, it's important to understand which vitamins are essential for supporting women's well-being.

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Biotin (Vitamin B8)

Biotin helps your body produce keratin, an important building block for your hair and skin. It also keeps your hair strong and nourishes your skin from the inside out. Biotin also has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. Furthermore, biotin helps release energy from your food. It's the perfect vitamin to start taking at an early age.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is known for its positive effect on the immune system and its role in maintaining healthy skin. It's also good for tiredness and fatigue and supports iron absorption. Many people lose a large portion of the vitamin C in their fruits and vegetables due to the way they prepare them. Many women also appreciate this vitamin because it helps protect cells from oxidative damage caused by UV radiation and air pollution, and because it's important for the formation of collagen, which helps firm the skin. A real all-rounder!

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, plays a role in the synthesis and breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates (sugars), and activates the body's natural energy levels. This vitamin is crucial for women with long, busy days to maintain their energy levels.

Vitamins for Pregnant Women

Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Folic acid is essential for women who want to have children or are already pregnant. It plays a crucial role in the early development of the fetus and helps prevent neural tube defects. Women who are planning to become pregnant are advised to start taking a daily folic acid supplement. Folic acid contributes to the development of the unborn child during pregnancy. For this reason, our Yummygums Mommy contain the amount recommended by the Health Council.

But folic acid isn't just important during pregnancy; it also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, supports good immunity, and contributes to cell renewal. That's why you'll find it in other Yummygums products, such as Multi+ and Hair.

Iron

Iron is needed to support the growing blood volume of both mother and baby. Iron deficiency during pregnancy can lead to anemia. It's important to eat plenty of iron-rich foods and take iron supplements if needed.

Vitamins for Menopausal Women

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and maintaining strong bones, which is especially important during menopause. Women have an increased risk of osteoporosis as they age; this can be due to a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D ensures that calcium from food and possibly supplements is absorbed into your bones through the blood. If you don't have enough vitamin D in your body, most of the calcium remains in the intestines. The calcium then leaves your body unused. Calcium is an important building block for bones. It's recommended to expose your face, arms, legs, or other parts of your body to the sun daily to produce vitamin D. However, this only works when there is sufficient sunlight, and in winter, this is consistently insufficient. If you can't get enough from the sun or from food, supplementation can be a good option. Spending some time in the sun is essential for producing natural vitamin D, but if that's not possible, a supplement can be a good option.

Calcium

Along with vitamin D, calcium is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Menopausal women should ensure they get enough calcium, either through food or supplements.

Yummygums for Women

Yummygums understands the specific needs of women and therefore has a range of gummies to support you in different phases:

• Yummygums Hair : Healthy hair is a major contributor to self-confidence for many women. Yummygums Hair contains biotin and other nutrients that support hair growth and strong, shiny hair.
• Yummygums Multi+: Strong immunity isn't a given for many people; a supplement can help support it. Our Multi+ gummies contain 13 vitamins, including high doses of vitamin B12 and vitamin D3. The vitamins in Yummygums Multi+ support your immune system, are good for your muscles, and provide extra energy when you're feeling tired.
• Yummygums Mommy: Pregnancy is a special time when nutritional needs increase. Yummygums Mommy contains essential vitamins and minerals like folic acid and vitamin D3 to support the health of both mother and baby.
• Yummygums Menopause: Menopause can be a challenging time for many women. Yummygums Menopause is specially formulated to support women during this phase. It contains vitamins, minerals, and botanicals such as sage, which helps with hot flashes and mood swings, and B6, which reduces fatigue.

Whether you're a young woman, pregnant, or going through menopause, it's vital to pay attention to your nutritional needs. Make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals daily to feel your best!

Women's well-being is an important topic, and the right nutrition and supplements can play a huge role in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout all stages of life.

*For any specific health concerns and/or medication use, we always recommend consulting a physician first.