Although all vitamins and minerals are crucial for total well being, a few are especially vital to women during the mid-life years. Community Drug recommends Clinical Nutrients for 45-Plus Women as a supplement to any hormone replacement therapy. Vitamin A is a an anti-oxidant and is abundant in fish, meat, and poultry. Vitamin A helps the body fight infection and speed wound healing. Beta carotene is found in larger amounts in the ovaries than anywhere.
Vitamin D is often low in menopausal women.
Vitamin E protects the heart and exerts estrogen-like functions. Vitamin E is an important part of a PMS regimen. Vitamin E is found in whole grains, vegetables, and nuts and is destroyed by light and food processing. Vitamin C is a super anti-oxidant Vitamin C is an important part of collagen, a basic building block of connective tissue. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, mangoes, kiwi, and red peppers.