What are the Best Supplements for Women?

Article Summary:

• The best supplements for a woman are determined by her nutritional needs, which change with age.
• Active nutrients, such as curcumin, coenzyme Q10, glutathione, berberine, butyric acid, and anandamide, support multiple health functions in women.*
• Tesseract’s unique nutrient delivery nanotechnology ensures optimal absorption of a supplement’s active nutrients to help achieve their therapeutic effects.        

Various surveys indicate the usage of nutritional supplements among women is higher than among men, and supplement use is highest among women 60 and older. Some nutrients, such as folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, are critical for female health. Bioactive compounds, including curcumin, coenzyme Q10, berberine, and glutathione, also support several important female health functions. 

The best supplements for women contain active nutrients that promote joint health, immune function, heart health, gastrointestinal health, reproductive health, healthy skin and hair, and mental and emotional well-being.* Let’s look at the therapeutic benefits of these active nutrients and how they help maintain a woman’s overall health.   

Best Supplements for Women: An Overview

Although a balanced diet and exercise are always key to a healthy lifestyle, you might not get all of the nutrients your body requires through your diet, which is why supplements can help fill any nutritional gaps. For women, their dietary needs change with age, with some nutrients, such as folic acid, being required more during the childbearing years, whereas other nutrients, such as vitamin B12 and calcium, are required more during aging. 

The following table highlights several important nutrients and how their beneficial effects promote health functions in women. 

Although the therapeutic benefits of these active nutrients on women’s health are well-researched, the poor natural bioavailability and absorption of these compounds hinder their efficacy. When considering the best supplements for women, you should look for advanced supplement formulations that enhance the solubility and absorption of these nutrients.  

An Advanced Supplement Formulation for Women 

The proprietary CyLoc® – DexKey® nutrient delivery nanotechnology developed by Tesseract Medical Research encases the individual active nutrient molecules in Tesseract supplements in a dextrin fiber matrix to maintain their integrity as they transit through the stomach. The smart delivery system also masks the unpleasant taste or odor of nutrients such as turmeric, berberine, and butyric acid to make them more palatable and achieve regimen compliance. 

The accompanying DexKey® reactors release each active nutrient molecule at the desired point in the intestinal tract to achieve maximum absorption. The unprecedented absorption of active nutrients enables micro-dosing — using nutrients in lesser amounts than previously required to achieve the desired physiological outcomes. 

The following are several Tesseract nutritional supplements that support women’s health functions:

• TetraCumin®: Tetrahydrocurcumin, the most bioavailable form of curcumin, promotes musculoskeletal and immune health, in addition to promoting a healthy gastrointestinal environment and maintaining optimal lipid profiles.*

• CoQ10 Pro®: This Coenzyme Q10 supplement supports cardiovascular health and mitigates exercise-induced muscle soreness.* It also addresses the muscle aches and soreness associated with taking a statin medication.*

• SafeCell®: The acetylated form of oral glutathione in SafeCell supports natural detoxification pathways and mitigates oxidative stress, while also promoting the cellular functions that support healthy aging.*  

• BerberActiv®: Berberine supports gastrointestinal health, lipid metabolism, healthy weight management, as well as healthy liver and cardiovascular function.*

• ProButyrate®: This short-chain fatty acid formulation enhances the palatability and absorption of butyric acid to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and a balanced inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal tract.*

• AnaQuell®: The unique combination of anandamide and L-citrulline positively influences the body’s response to stress and anxiety (non-GAD), thus promoting mental and emotional well-being.*

Note: Although the safety profiles of these nutrients are well-established, it is always recommended to consult your health-care provider before including a new nutritional supplement in your diet, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.    

Citations:

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²Liu K, et al. Clinical epigenetics vol. 15,1 86. 13 May. 2023, doi:10.1186/s13148-023-01487-9