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Essential for Women
Multivitamin 18+
The clinical-backed multivitamin for women 18-49 formulated to help fill nutrient gaps in their diet.*
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| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: Two (2) Vegan Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol1) [from Lichen (whole plant)] | 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] | 6.7 mg | 45% |
| Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]) | 1000 mcg DFE | 250% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 8 mcg | 333% |
| Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) | 8 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) | 30 mg | 7% |
| Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)] | 330 mg | ** |
| Boron (as calcium fructoborate) | 0.7 mg | ** |
| Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) | 90 mcg | ** |
| ** Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: Beadlets (cellulose, NON-GMO corn zein), stomach acid-resistant vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), silica. | ||
| 1Vitashine™ lichen | ||
Bring Your Foundational Health Into Focus
You're more than what's on the outside. Help support foundational health.*
Brain Health
Combination of Omega-3 DHA from microalgae and methylated B12 to support brain health.*
Bone Health
Calcium-helper nutrients Vitamin D, Magnesium and Boron to help maintain bone health.*
Blood-Building
Gentle, chelated Iron and methylated Folate to promote red blood cell formation.*
Antioxidant Support
Vitamin E, from mixed tocopherols, provides antioxidant support to fight free radicals.*
9 Traceable Ingredients
100% of ingredients Made Traceable® showcasing each supplier and final place of manufacturing for all active and other ingredients, because not all ingredients are created equal.
Notice something missing? We left out Calcium and Vitamin C for a reason.
Read Why Less Is More| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: Two (2) Vegan Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol1) [from Lichen (whole plant)] | 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] | 6.7 mg | 45% |
| Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]) | 1000 mcg DFE | 250% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 8 mcg | 333% |
| Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) | 8 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) | 30 mg | 7% |
| Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)] | 330 mg | ** |
| Boron (as calcium fructoborate) | 0.7 mg | ** |
| Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) | 90 mcg | ** |
| ** Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: Beadlets (cellulose, NON-GMO corn zein), stomach acid-resistant vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), silica. | ||
| 1Vitashine™ lichen | ||
Our Patented Nutrient Delivery Technology
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DESIGNED FOR OPTIMAL ABSORPTION
Delayed-release capsules are designed to dissolve in the small intestine, an optimal place to absorb nutrients.*
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BEADLET IN OIL
Our patented beadlet in oil technology combines oily and dry ingredients in one capsule. Get key nutrients in 2 pills daily.*
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Essenced With Mint
The mint tab in every bottle keeps things fresh, so taking your vitamins daily can be a more enjoyable experience.
We Want You to Ask Questions
Seriously. Our team of supplement experts and scientists has answers.
Essential for Women 18+ is a clinical-backed multivitamin for women 18-49 formulated to help fill nutrient gaps in their diet.*
Our products are purchased as a subscription. After your initial purchase, orders are automatically sent every 30 days to keep you on track. That said, it’s your Ritual: We’ll send you a notification each month a few days before we charge you and ship your next bottle. You’re free to rush or delay an order or cancel your subscription at any time, right from your account page.
Each batch of our multivitamins is tested for identity, purity, strength, and composition so we can be sure that what’s on the label is what’s in the capsules. We also complete third-party testing to help ensure our products are compliant with regulations and guidelines for heavy metals, microbes, and major allergens and to help assure the quality and safety of our products.
Additionally, Essential for Women 18+ is USP Verified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and in a clinical trial, Essential for Women was shown to increase Vitamin D and Omega-3 DHA levels in 12 weeks.* Learn more about our university-led clinical trial here. Having this trifecta of independent testing was important to us, and it sets us apart: None of the five best-selling women’s multivitamins are USP Verified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and disclose their clinical study information on their site.*†
Additionally, Essential for Women 18+ is USP Verified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and in a clinical trial, Essential for Women was shown to increase Vitamin D and Omega-3 DHA levels in 12 weeks.* Learn more about our university-led clinical trial here. Having this trifecta of independent testing was important to us, and it sets us apart: None of the five best-selling women’s multivitamins are USP Verified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and disclose their clinical study information on their site.*†
The bottle for Essential for Women 18+ is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and is made of #1 PET plastic, which is highly recyclable curbside. The caps on our multivitamin bottles are #5 and are made of polypropylene.
Additionally, your first month is shipped in a recyclable box, and recurring orders are shipped in mailers made from 100% recycled content (the paper used to make our mailers is 100% garbage-repurposed newsprint and plant fibers). Any collateral included is also made of 100% recycled materials.
Additionally, your first month is shipped in a recyclable box, and recurring orders are shipped in mailers made from 100% recycled content (the paper used to make our mailers is 100% garbage-repurposed newsprint and plant fibers). Any collateral included is also made of 100% recycled materials.
Supporting your bone, heart, and brain health are what's important for the long term. While many people feel a difference, some don’t, and that’s okay. It’s what’s happening inside that counts. Calcium-helper nutrients Vitamin D, Magnesium and Boron help maintain bone health. While a combination of Omega-3 DHA from microalgae and methylated B12 help support brain health.*
More questions? Find answers on our FAQs page.
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Meet Our In-House Scientists and Expert Council
We work with a lot of exceptional and thoughtful people—like the scientists, nutritionists, and medical doctors on our Scientific Advisory Board, who help guide our product innovation and clinical research.
Dr. Nima Alamdari, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer (Prev. Harvard Faculty)
Dr. Marie Caudill, PhD, RD
Professor, Cornell University (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr. Jason Rothbart, MD, FACOG
Physician, Cedars-Sinai (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD
SVP of Scientific Affairs at Ritual (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr. Robin Berzin, MD
Doctor & CEO, Parsley Health (Functional Medicine)
Dr. Jordan Shlain, MD
Physician & Founder, Private Medical (Primary Care)
Dr. Michelle Davenport
Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
Dr. Dyan Hes, MD
Medical Director, Gramercy Pediatrics
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Making Us Blush
Great vitamin!
I really enjoy taking Ritual vitamins. I love all the supplements included in one capsule and that I can take it with or without food. It made a big difference for me not having to buy so many different supplements to get what I needed and taking my …
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Still new
I am 2 months in. I haven’t seen any noticeable changes but I would expect that to take alittle longer. Regardless I like that there are simple ingredients that matter.
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Ruby P.
Age 25 - 34
6 months on Essential for Women 18+
Best multi-vitamins I have ever taken
9/30/2024
I've taken a lot of vitamins over the past few years and many of them make my stomach hurt, and these have been gentle on my sensitive stomach. My health has also been better in the past year and I connect a good part of it to my solid vitamin game, …
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Sarah V.
Age 18 - 24
5 months on Essential for Women 18+
Very Happy
6/30/2024
Excellent experience.
Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.
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April N.
Age 45 - 54
1 year 2 months on Essential for Women 18+
Vitamins made me feel sick until....
3/2/2024
Vitamins always made me nauseous. I suffered from extremely low vitamin D. After a high dose prescription my Dr suggested a multi vitamin. After some research I ordered Ritual. It does NOT make me nauseous. I started with mint but switched to citrus …
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Emem E.
Age 35 - 44
9 months on Essential for Women 18+
Glad I Stuck with It
3/2/2024
Since returning to my Ritual some years ago, I have not been disappointed. I love the concept of a clean vitamin with just the essentials that are difficult to obtain from diet only. I like that it leads me to make better choices in my overall lifest…
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