Key takeaways
– Healthline has vetted over 100 multivitamins, consulted with a dietitian, and personally tested more than 20 to select the best multivitamins for women.
- We chose Nature Made’s Multi for Her as the best because it is cheap and contains all the right nutrients.
- Runner-ups include Ritual Essential for Women 18+ for a more basic option and Mindbodygreen Ultimate Multivitamin+ for higher potency.
A quick look at the best multivitamins for women
– Best overall: Nature Made Multi for Her Women’s Multivitamin Tablets | Skip to review
- If you already get a lot nutrients through food: Ritual Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin | Skip to review
- Reasonably priced with built-in omegas and collagen: Perelel Women’s Daily Vitamin Trio | Skip to review
- A highly potent option for bigger nutrient gaps: Mindbodygreen Ultimate Multivitamin+ | Skip to review
Healthline editors, dietitians, and medical integrity team members have vetted more than 100 products to decide on the best multivitamin for women. (Note: Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article uses “women” to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth.)
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“When it comes to supplements, the price is not always a good reflection of the quality,” says Kelli McGrane, MS, RD.
“There are plenty of expensive multivitamins that aren’t third-party tested for purity and potency or that contain types or amounts of nutrients that simply aren’t necessary for everyone. On the flip side, brands like Nature Made are more affordable, yet have extensive quality control measures and offer comprehensive formulations.”
“When it comes to supplements, the price is not always a good reflection of the quality,” says Kelli McGrane, MS, RD.
“There are plenty of expensive multivitamins that aren’t third-party tested for purity and potency or that contain types or amounts of nutrients that simply aren’t necessary for everyone. On the flip side, brands like Nature Made are more affordable, yet have extensive quality control measures and offer comprehensive formulations.”
It does have a few shortcomings to consider. We cover those below, along with our other picks, and advice from a dietitian on the various nutrient forms.
We recommend these women’s multivitamins if you don’t have any specific nutrient or life stage concerns and are simply looking for a quality multivitamin with general coverage.
Disclaimer: Some of the products tested below were provided for free to Healthline editors or writers. Our opinions are ours alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the product manufacturers.
Healthline’s picks of the best multivitamins for women
Best overall
Nature Made Multi for Her Women’s Multivitamin Tablets
– Form: tablet
- Dose: 1 tablet per day
- Certifications: USP verified
- Price: $ = under $0.50 per serving
Why we chose it: Despite being less expensive than many others on the market, Nature Made Multi for Her still contains 23 nutrients important for women’s health and is third-party tested and verified by United States Pharmacopeia (USP). That means you can trust that the contents match the label.
Each 1 capsule-sized serving provides more than 100% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin D, B6, and folate. It also includes all 8 B vitamins (key for energy and metabolism).
It also contains 100% of the DV for iron in the highly absorbable form ferrous fumarate, making this a great option for women who are menstruating.
Versus other contenders: It also provides a good amount of calcium to support bone health as well as 25% of the DV for magnesium — an essential mineral that many people don’t get enough of.
Some nutrients are present in amounts lower than 100% of the DV, which may be a deal-breaker for some (though, it could be a pro for others). Remember, that multivitamins are meant to support your diet, and you should still be eating a mix of foods that provide key nutrients.
Downsides: Some of the nutrients, like magnesium, are present in forms the body doesn’t absorb as well. “However, this shouldn’t be a cause of concern unless you have a nutrient deficiency,” says McGrane. For most women, this multivitamin would still provide enough nutrient support.
Keep in mind that while ferrous fumarate is well absorbed by the body, it’s more likely to cause gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, such as constipation, than another form of iron called iron bisglycinate.
Additionally, if you prefer an organic multivitamin, our former top pick by Garden of Life may be a better option.
What our tester says
Kelle Walsh shared that she regularly takes women’s multivitamins and was curious to try this product because of its lower price point.
After taking it for 2 weeks, Walsh noted, “I only take one-a-day multis, so this experience was the same. The [Nature Made] pill was slightly smaller.”
She shared that the tablet was easy to take, didn’t have an unpleasant taste or aftertaste, and didn’t cause any unwanted side effects.
When asked about her overall thoughts about the value of the product, Walsh answered, “It’s definitely a good value. It costs half as much as my usual multivitamin.”
Pros & cons
– affordable
- contains bioavailable form of iron
- third-party tested
- contains all 8 B vitamins
- easy to swallow with no taste or aftertaste
- only need to take one per day
– the form of iron may cause GI side effects
- not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
Product details
– Number of servings: 90 per bottle
- Active ingredient(s) (serving strength): vitamin A 750 mcg (83% DV), vitamin C 180 mg (200% DV), vitamin D 25 mcg (125% DV), vitamin E 22.5 mg (150% DV), vitamin K 80 mcg (67% DV), thiamin 1.5 mg (125% DV), riboflavin 1.7 mg (131% DV), niacin 20 mg (125% DV), vitamin B6 2 mg (118% DV), folate 1000 mcg DFE (250% DV), vitamin B12 6 mcg (250% DV), biotin 30 mcg (100% DV), pantothenic acid 10 mg (200% DV), calcium 250 mg (19% DV), iron 18 mg (100% DV), iodine 150 mcg (100% DV), magnesium 100 mg (24% DV), zinc 15 mg (136% DV), selenium 70 mcg (127% DV), copper 2 mg (222% DV), manganese 4 mg (174% DV), chromium 120 mcg (343% DV), molybdenum 75 mcg (167% DV)
If you already get a lot nutrients through food
Ritual Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin
– Form: capsule
- Dose: 2 capsules per day
- Certifications: USP verified, non-GMO verified, Made Traceable, Clean Label Project Certified
- Price: $$ = $0.50 to $1.50 per serving
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Why we chose it: This multivitamin provides nutrients that many women in their 20s and 30s often don’t get enough of, including vitamin D, folate, and omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Versus other contenders: Unlike our other picks, it only contains 2 out of 8 B vitamins. Most of the multivitamins on our list are designed to support nutrient gaps and balanced diets, and this one is the most minimalist.
It’s a good option for people who could use help getting key nutrients like vitamin D, folate, B12, iron, and magnesium. It’s best if you don’t need all the extra micronutrients.
It also stands out for containing omegas, but it only contains DHA. According to McGrane, the body needs both DHA and EPA to function at its best. (For consideration: Our Perelel pick below contains both if you don’t eat a lot of seafood to make up for this.)
Omega-3 DHA is associated with eye, heart, and brain health. While it’s typically found in fish, Ritual sources it from microalgae, which means it’s vegan-friendly.
Downsides: This product is geared toward women who already eat a mostly healthy diet and need help filling a few nutrient gaps.
Notably, the product is missing vitamin C, 6 out of 8 B vitamins, selenium, and calcium. Again, this could a positive for some people who get these through food.
Learn more about Ritual in our comprehensive review.
What our tester says
McGrane had a positive experience with these multivitamins overall. “I found the pills easy to swallow and appreciated the company’s transparency around ingredient sourcing,” she said.
Again, since she doesn’t eat fish very frequently, she cited the inclusion of omega-3 DHA as a plus for her.
Something unique about Ritual is that the brand includes food-grade plastic tablets infused with peppermint, lemon, or vanilla essential oils in each bottle. These are meant to help mask the smell of potentially off-putting ingredients like omega-3 DHA, which can smell fishy.
“While some online reviewers complain about fishy burps, I found that the minty-fresh flavor masked any fishiness,” McGrane said.
Pros & cons
– third-party tested for purity and potency
- contains omega-3 DHA
- vegan-friendly
- free of gluten and major allergens
- food-grade peppermint-scented tablet masks fishy smell from DHA
– potential conflict of interest in the clinical study
- isn’t as comprehensive as other multivitamins
Product details
– Number of servings: 30 per bottle
- Active ingredient(s) (serving strength): vitamin D3 50 mcg (250% DV), vitamin E 6.7 mg (45% DV), folate 1,000 mcg DFE (250% DV), vitamin B12 8 mcg (333% DV), iron 8 mg (44% DV), magnesium 30 mg (7% DV), boron 0.7 mg, omega-3 DHA 330 mg, vitamin K2 90 mcg
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Reasonably priced with built-in omegas and collagen
Perelel Women’s Daily Vitamin Trio
– Form: capsule
- Dose: 3 capsules per day
- Certifications: third-party tested for purity and potency
- Price: $$ = $0.50 to $1.50 per serving
Why we chose it: This isn’t technically the cheapest option. However, if you plan on taking a multivitamin in addition to omega-3s and collagen, it’s a good value for supplements that are third-party tested for purity and potency and made with highly absorbable forms.
The multivitamin is comprehensive with over 100% of the DV for vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B6. It also includes all 8 B vitamins and a small amount of magnesium.
Perelel’s supplements are third-party tested for purity and potency, though the name of the testing organization isn’t disclosed.
You can save 15% if you opt for recurring monthly shipments.
Versus other contenders: This women’s multivitamin includes an omega-3 supplement in the same pack that’s provides 350 mg of combined DHA and EPA to support brain and heart health. This is in line with what many health organizations recommend.
It also comes with a beauty blend capsule that includes biotin and hydrolyzed collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and plays a key role in maintaining the health of your skin, muscles, and bones.
While more research is needed, collagen supplements have been linked with benefits for skin health (including reducing wrinkles) and for strengthening hair and nails. Other research demonstrates it has benefits for hydration and elasticity.
Downsides: Unlike most other picks on our list that require 1-2 pills per day, this one requires taking 3 capsules per day.
It also does not contain iron, which could be a positive for some. It’s not suitable for vegans (only Ritual and Mindbodygreen on our list are vegan).
Learn more about Perelel and our experience trying it in our full review.
What our tester says
McGrane was familiar with Perelel after taking the company’s trimester-specific prentatal vitamins during her second pregnancy.
According to McGrane, “I’m not a big fish eater, so I typically take a fish oil supplement from Nordic Naturals. I’ve also been struggling with my nails breaking easily ever since I stopped taking prenatal vitamins.
“So, when I saw that Perelel’s Women’s Daily Trio combines a general women’s multivitamin with an omega-3 supplement and a beauty blend, I was curious to see if it might be a more convenient (and possibly more affordable) alternative to my current supplement regimen.”
While two of the three pills are on the larger size, McGrane reported that she didn’t have any difficulty swallowing them.
That said, she did have one helpful tip: “Because the capsules have a slightly unpleasant taste that’s only noticeable if you let them sit on your tongue for more than a few seconds, I recommend having your water glass ready to go before popping the pills in your mouth.”
At the time of her review, McGrane had only been taking the daily pack for a little over a week. However, she mentioned that she’s already noticed that her nails feel stronger and aren’t breaking as easily.
Pros & cons
– third-party tested for purity and potency
- convenient option for women interested in taking multiple supplements
- capsules packaged in travel-friendly daily packs
- pills are easy to swallow
- no fishy burps
- non-GMO
– daily dose is three capsules, which some may dislike
- not vegan-friendly
- does not contain iron, though this may be a pro for certain age groups
- research mixed on whether biotin supplements are beneficial in people without a biotin deficiency
- pills can have a slightly unpleasant taste
Product details
– Number of servings: 30 per container
- Active ingredient(s): vitamin A 500 mcg RAE (56% DV), vitamin C 50 mg (56% DV), vitamin D 50 mcg (250% DV), vitamin E 10 mg (67% DV), thiamin 2 mg (167% DV), riboflavin 2 mg (154% DV), niacin 10 mg NE (63% DV), vitamin B6 3 mg (176% DV), folate 600 mcg DFE (150% DV), vitamin B12 10 mcg (417% DV), pantothenic acid 10 mg (200% DV), iodine 150 mcg (100% DV), nagnesium 25 mg (6% DV), zinc 15 mg (136% DV), selenium 50 mcg (91% DV), copper 0.9 mg (100% DV), chomium 30 mcg (86% DV), boron 1 mg, L-theanine 50 mg, vitamin K 30 mcg, omega-3s 375 mg, biotin 30 mcg (100%DV), hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides 500 mg
- EPA: 100 mg
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A highly potent option for bigger nutrient gaps
Mindbodygreen Ultimate Multivitamin+
– Form: capsule
- Dose: 2 capsules per day
- Certifications: third-party tested for purity and potency
- Price: $$$ = over $1.50 per serving
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Why we chose it: If you have a hard time getting enough iron in your diet, you may want to consider this multivitamin from mindbodygreen. Each 2-capsule serving contains 9 milligrams (mg) of iron, which is 50% of the daily value (DV) for premenopausal women.
What’s more, the form of iron used is thought to be easier on the stomach and potentially more effective for improving hemoglobin levels, though more research is needed.
Providing 27 key vitamins and minerals, mindbodygreen’s ultimate multivitamin+ is also the most comprehensive multivitamins on our list.
Mindbodygreen supplements undergo rigorous testing throughout the manufacturing process at International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certified third-party labs to ensure purity and potency.
The company’s ultimate multivitamin+ is also vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and soy-free, making it suitable for people with certain dietary restrictions.
Versus other contenders: This supplement stands out in that most nutrients are present in amounts at or exceeding 100% of the DV (which again, isn’t necessary for everyone).
In addition to vitamin D, folate, all 8 B vitamins and a handful of essential minerals, the product provides a good source of calcium and magnesium — both of which are important for women’s health.
While the nutrient amounts present aren’t necessary or appropriate for everyone, the formulation is worth considering for those who follow more limited or restrictive diets.
Downsides: The biggest downside of this multivitamin is the price. It’s really only necessary if you eat a limited diet. However, you can save $11 per bottle when you sign up for a monthly subscription.
Learn more about the brand in our full mindbodygreen review.
What our tester says
Megan Severs tested these multivitamins for 1 month. Although in the past she’s had trouble remembering to take multivitamins daily, she said these were easy to remember. That’s because the bottle was so nice-looking that she didn’t mind leaving it on her counter.
As for the pills themselves, she commented that she didn’t mind taking the daily dose of 2 pills per day.
“Each pill was easy to swallow, and they didn’t have a noticeable taste or aftertaste.
“The pills were gentle on the stomach. I don’t always eat breakfast, and even when I took them without food, I did not experience any nausea, which is not the case with other multivitamins I have taken. In fact, I had no noticeable side effects.”
The only drawback in her mind is the cost.
“They are about twice as expensive as the multivitamins I usually take, but I was happy enough with the experience and lack of side effects that I’d consider switching to these, despite the increased expense,” she said.
Pros & cons
– third-party tested for purity and potency
- vegan-friendly and gluten-free
- comprehensive formulation with clinically backed doses
- highly absorbable nutrient forms
- easy-to-swallow pills
- gentle on the stomach
– expensive
Product details
– Number of servings: 30 per container
- Active ingredient(s) (serving strength): vitamin A 900 mcg (100% DV), vitamin C 90 mg (100% DV), vitamin D 25 mcg (125% DV), vitamin E 15 mg (100% DV), vitamin K 120 mcg (100% DV), thiamin 2.4 mg (200% DV), riboflavin 2.6 mg (200% DV), niacin 32 mg (200% DV), vitamin B6 5.1 mg (300% DV), folate 1,000 mcg (250% DV), vitamin B12 240 mcg (10,000% DV), biotin 300 mcg (1,000% DV), pantothenic acid 10 mg (200% DV), calcium 130 mg (10% DV), iron 9 mg (50% DV), iodine 150 mcg (100% DV), magnesium 42 mg (10% DV), zinc 11 mg (100% DV), selenium 55 mcg (100% DV), copper 0.9 mg (100% DV), manganese 2.3 mg (100% DV), chromium 35 mcg (100% DV), molybdenum 45 mcg (100% D), potassium 45 mg (<2% DV), boron 2 mg, silica 20 mg, vitamin K2 60 mcg, trans-resveratrol 50 mg, black pepper fruit extract 5 mg, L-glutathione 100 mg, lutein 10 mg, zeaxanthin 2 mg, lycopene 5 mg
Comparing the best multivitamins for women
Here’s a quick look at how our top picks compare when it comes to some of the key nutrients:
Other multivitamins for women that we evaluated and tested
Here are other multivitamins we tested that didn’t quite make the cut:
Note: We’ll be testing MegaFood Women’s Daily in June 2025 as a contender. We like that it’s affordable at a lower price point and contains real food ingredients and nutrient forms the body can absorb well. However, it’s not as rigorously tested. We’re reaching out for more information and testing it to consider against current picks.
– Garden of Life mykind Organics Women’s Once Daily Tablets: If you want an organic multivitamin, this is a good option. It’s also third-party tested for purity and potency, certified NSF gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified, certified carbon neutral, and certified vegan. It checks all the boxes nutrient-wise, but we did find the tablets to be on the larger side.
- Love Wellness Daily Love Multivitamin: This woman-owned brand is third-party tested and easy to find online. However, our tester ultimately preferred other brands over this one, and our dietitian commented that it has very high doses of some vitamins. Additionally, it contains chasteberry, an herbal supplement that can interact with common medications like birth control pills, and ashwagandha, which isn’t safe for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Mela Vitamins Daily Essentials for Women: It provides 300% of the DV for vitamin D, an essential nutrient that people of color are more likely
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to be deficient in. It’s likely only necessary if you’re low in Vitamin D. Our tester found the pills easy to swallow, and they helped her nails grow, but they didn’t provide the same energy boost she’s used to with other multivitamins.
- Smartypants Women’s Multi: These gummy vitamins have a subtle orange flavor that our tester enjoyed. They’re another good option if you’re looking for a gummy rather than a pill or capsule, but they do contain 6 g of added sugar.
- Olly Women’s Multi is another gummy option. It provides several nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin D, and chromium. It’s also free of iron, so it may be more appropriate
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for some postmenopausal women. But because it’s a gummy, it contains 2 g of added sugar.
- Future Kind Essential Vegan Multivitamin includes only the nutrients that vegans tend to lack in their diet: vitamin B12, vitamin D, and omega-3s. It’s a great supplement for vegans who tend to eat most nutrients from food and don’t need the extra frills. It’s a quality vitamin that’s third-party tested, but since it only appeals to vegan diets, we didn’t include it in our top picks.
We break down why and all our multivitamin picks for women over 50 here.
How we chose the best multivitamins for women
We rounded up the best multivitamins for women based on the following criteria that we believe to be important indicators of safety, quality, and transparency:
– Nutrient quality: We looked for products that use highly absorbable forms of nutrients.
- Ingredients: We included products made from quality ingredients and free of artificial additives. We also paid close attention to the types and amounts of nutrients included in each product.
- Health concerns: We looked for products to suit a variety of needs.
- Quality testing: We prioritized products tested for purity and potency, ideally by a third-party lab.
- Brand reputation: Every product on our list is produced by a medically credible company. We also ensured that every brand is compliant with labeling requirements per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Vetting: All the multivitamins on our list have been vetted to ensure they align with Healthline’s brand integrity standards and approach to well-being. You can read more about our vetting process.
Once we had our list, we had testers try each vitamin for at least a week, if not longer, so they could comment on things like pill size and any positive or negative effects.
Our Medical Standards and Insights team has carefully researched and vetted over 11,000 products and services. We fact-check health claims, evaluate ingredients, and look into each brand’s reputation before sharing products and services on Healthline.
To choose the products on this page, we considered all the multivitamins that passed our vetting process. Then, we personally tested some of them to narrow down our list even further.
Meet our expert
Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and cookbook author with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nutritional Science from Boston University.
She has worked as a clinical dietitian at two Boston hospitals, a nutrition researcher for the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital, and as a freelance nutrition writer and editor for several online publications.
Which vitamins should women take daily?
Before beginning any new supplement, we recommend talking with a healthcare professional. Not everyone needs to take multivitamins, and your doctor may recommend a single-nutrient vitamin instead
There are many essential nutrients. However, some are particularly important to look for in a multivitamin, either because the nutrients play a key role in women’s health specifically or because women are more likely to consume inadequate amounts of them in their diets.
These nutrients include:
– vitamin D
- vitamin E
- all eight B vitamins, especially vitamin B6 and folate
- calcium
- choline
- iron
- magnesium
Still, keep in mind that depending on your diet, you may not need a supplement that contains all the nutrients listed above. Additionally, nutrient needs and amounts vary depending on your stage of life, among other factors.
Other useful supplements
Looking to round out your wellness routine? Or didn’t see what you were looking for? Be sure to check out our other supplement roundups for women’s health:
– Best Probiotics for Women
- Best Prenatals
- Best Vitamins for Hair, Skin, and Nails
- Best Prenatal Vitamins for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Best Supplements for Menopause
Frequently asked questions about women’s multivitamins
What’s the best women’s multivitamin brand?
Healthline’s top picks for women’s multivitamin brands include Nature Made, Perelel, Mindbodygreen, and Ritual.
These brands offer high ingredient quality, nutrient potency, and third-party testing on various products to suit different needs.
Do women’s multivitamins really work?
Multivitamins can help certain people meet their nutrient needs. However, they can also increase nutrient intakes beyond the levels that are considered safe.
In terms of improving overall health and preventing chronic diseases, multivitamins may play a role, but more research is needed.
Research has also shown that healthy people are more likely to regularly take a multivitamin than those who have nutritional deficiencies. For this reason, the research on whether a multivitamin can improve health outcomes is inconclusive.
However, a doctor may still recommend a multivitamin to help fill any nutrient gaps in your diet.
Is it good to take a multivitamin every day?
Taking a multivitamin daily can help some people meet their needs, while it may lead to excessive intake of nutrients in others.
For this reason, it’s important to carefully read supplement labels and identify any nutrients you’re already consuming regularly, either through your diet or through other supplements.
It’s a good idea to check with a healthcare professional before beginning any new supplement, including a multivitamin.
Learn more about vitamin overdose.
What’s the best time to take a multivitamin?
Some vitamins, such as water-soluble vitamins, can be absorbed on an empty stomach. However, multivitamins also typically contain fat-soluble vitamins, which require dietary fat for absorption, so it’s best to take them with a meal or snack.
To make it easier to remember to take your multivitamin, try taking your vitamin with the same meal each day.
The bottom line
Multivitamins can help fill nutritional gaps for people who have difficulty meeting their nutrient needs through diet alone, as well as for people who are pregnant or nursing or have certain dietary restrictions.
But not everyone needs a multivitamin, and regularly consuming some nutrients in excess can be detrimental to overall health. Also, keep in mind that multivitamins have the potential to interact with other supplements or prescription medications.
Be sure to check with a healthcare professional before beginning any new supplements, including a multivitamin.
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