Women over 50 need to maintain a balanced diet, take a multivitamin, receive adequate sleep and exercise. A woman over 50 has either approached menopause or is nearing it. In either case, your hormone levels are changing. A quality multivitamin addresses the aging process, supports the immune system and strengthens bones. Before taking any multivitamin, consult with your health care provider to ensure its safety.
GNC Women's Ultra Mega 50 Plus
GNC's multivitamin for women 50 and older, Women's Ultra Mega 50 Plus, is a . top picks by Dr. Tod Cooperman, as reported in "Fitness" magazine. Women's Ultra Mega 50 Plus includes vitamin D-3 and calcium.
A six-year study reported in the Women's Health Initiative Participant Website, followed menopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D. The women taking calcium and vitamin D suffered fewer hip fractures and total fractures while taking these vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin D also is associated with less breast cancer risks according to Oregon State University.
One-A-Day Women's 50+ Advantage
One-A-Day Women's 50+ Advantage, also recommended by Cooperman, contains ginkgo for cognitive function because this can decrease with age. Ginkgo contains flavonoids and terpenoids, antioxidants that combat free radicals.
Centrum Silver Ultra Women's
Eye health, immunity and energy are supported, according to the labeling of Centrum Silver Ultra Women's. For instance, vitamin A, included in the multivitamin, is a necessity for vision. A deficiency results in night vision loss. A prolonged deficiency can lead to xerophthalmia, or chronic dry eye. Blindness can result as well. A study published in the August 2006 issue of "Ophthalmology," supported the use of Centrum for age-related eye disease.
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