What vitamins and minerals does a woman need?

Women have different nutritional needs to men. These needs can change throughout life and according to activity levels, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. Here, we look at which vitamins and minerals a woman needs at different life stages, the recommended dietary intakes, and which foods to eat.

Doubts cast over benefits of vitamin D supplements

Low vitamin D levels are a consequence of ill health, not a cause, say researchers from Lyon, France. This casts strong doubts on the benefit of vitamin D supplements as a preventative measure against disease.Lack of vitamin D has been linked to an array of medical conditions, from anemia, depression and pain, to brain damage.