# The 6 Best Multivitamins for Women, Reviewed by a Registered Dietitian
Ritual's Multivitamin for Women 18+ tops the list of recommended supplements for women, according to a registered dietitian's review published in Women's Health.
The evaluation examined six multivitamin options designed specifically for women's nutritional needs. A registered dietitian assessed formulations, ingredient quality, and alignment with women's health research to identify products that deliver meaningful nutrition.
Women's nutritional requirements differ from men's in several ways. Women ages 19 to 50 need 18 milligrams of iron daily, compared to 8 milligrams for men. Iron supports oxygen transport and energy production, particularly important for menstruating women who lose blood monthly. Women also need 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily (1,200 after age 50) for bone health, as they face higher osteoporosis risk after menopause due to declining estrogen.
The choice of Ritual's formulation reflects current evidence about multivitamin effectiveness. Rather than including excessive doses of every nutrient, targeted women's formulas concentrate on ingredients where deficiency commonly occurs.
When selecting a women's multivitamin, registered dietitians recommend checking whether the product contains forms of nutrients your body absorbs efficiently. Methylcobalamin, a form of B12, absorbs better than cyanocobalamin for some people. Chelated minerals often absorb better than non-chelated versions.
The review process considered whether each product disclosed its ingredients transparently and whether formulations avoided unnecessary additives. Third-party testing certification, which verifies that supplements contain what labels claim, strengthens product credibility.
Most women benefit from addressing specific nutritional gaps rather than taking broad-spectrum formulas. If you menstruate,