A woman's nutritional needs shift across every life stage — from the monthly demands of menstruation to preconception, pregnancy and the menopausal transition — and each stage draws on different nutrients. Getting them right supports energy, mood, bone strength and hormonal balance through the decades. Our women's health collection is built around those specific needs.

The nutrients that matter most for women

• Iron — menstruating women are the group most prone to low iron. Worth knowing: ferritin (the body's iron stores) depletes before haemoglobin does, so fatigue, hair shedding and low mood can appear well before a blood test shows "anaemia." Gentle, well-absorbed forms are easier on the gut. See Energy.
• Calcium, vitamin D & K2 — and the oestrogen link. Oestrogen restrains the cells that break down bone, so its decline at menopause accelerates bone loss — which is why bone nutrients become a focus from perimenopause onward. K2 helps steer calcium into bone rather than arteries.
• Magnesium & activated B6 — for premenstrual comfort, mood and sleep. See Magnesium and Hormonal Health.
• Cranberry & evening primrose — cranberry's proanthocyanidins help stop E. coli adhering to the bladder wall (a mechanism, not just acidity); evening primrose supplies GLA for skin and cycle support.

Frequently asked questions

Why are women more prone to low iron? Monthly losses raise iron requirements, and stores (ferritin) fall first — so symptoms can precede anaemia.
What changes at menopause? Falling oestrogen affects bone density, mood and temperature regulation — calcium, vitamin D, K2 and targeted herbs become a focus. See Hormonal Health.
Do I need different nutrients trying to conceive? Yes — folate is the classic example, ideally started before conception. Speak with your practitioner.

Browse our full women's health collection below. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.