Important Natural Supplements For Women

Women need gender specific supplements to maintain hormonal balance in the body and also to prevent some diseases. This balance needs to be targeted using supplements, as hormones are responsible for many things- from mood swings to cancer. Because of this, companies supplying these products have started distinguishing the packages for men and women.

Listed below are five natural supplements essential for women:

Vitex- is a wonder herb which provides support to reproductive organs in women by regulating hormone secretion.  It is also said to help improve various women specific diseases including fibrocystic breast, infertility, hormone release, menopausal discomfort and excessive menstrual bleeding. Vitex also acts as mild diuretic to reduce discomfort of PMS.

Calcium and Magnesium- both inadequate and excessive intake of calcium by women may result in severe disorder in women, especially with increasing age. Deficiency of calcium may cause osteoporosis. To have a beneficial effect on the body, calcium has to be taken in combination with magnesium. A proper balance of the two helps maintain each and every part of body to keep it in top health. Imbalance can be fatal.

Iron- research has revealed that about one third of the women in child bearing age are deficient in iron. Minor deficiency may cause fatigue where as excessive deficiency results in anemia which has major side effects including miscarriage in child bearing women. Natural produce including fruits such as apples and green vegetables, or supplements of these, are essential for women suffering from iron deficiency.

DIM- Diindolymethane is a natural product, has astonished the researchers with its results. It has been proved beyond doubt that this derivative of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli etc.  help destroy breast cancer cells and prevent breast and other reproductive organ cancer growth. Being able to reduce bad estrogen in the body, DIM also helps to fight bacterial and viral infection. Research is still going on to find its effect on other viral diseases like herpes, HIV etc.

EFA- fatty acids have been proved to be helpful to body in various conditions. EFA are a combination of essential fatty acids necessary for several body systems. This helps reduce swelling, acts as a supplement for healthy skin, helps in various cardiovascular disorders and prevents cancer.