Women on the pill are often found to be deficient in vitamin B6. B6's role in the body includes fat and protein metabolism, brain function, mineral absorption, and energy production and red blood cell production. B6 can be obtained through brewers yeast and a diet high in whole grains. If you decide to take a B6 supplement, be aware that you cannot take a single B vitamin in isolation as B vitamin work together. A B complex capsule is useful as it contains all the basic B vitamins.
Folic acid is essential to help the body grow and is vital for pregnant women and healty foetuses.
The brain also depends on folic acid and a deficiency can cause a deteriation in emotional and mental health. Stores of folic acid can be further depleted by alcohol, poor diet and infections. A diet containing dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, salmon and milk will help maintain your stores of folic acid. Once again, folic acid should be taken in conjunction with other B vitamins. Many doctors recommend that even women on the pill who do not have noticeable deficiencies in Vitamin E benefit from taking Vitamin E supplements as it helps prevent cardiovascular disease.