A balanced and varied diet should provide all the vitamins a woman needs during her menopausal years. But occasionally a healthcare professional may suggest a vitamin supplement. This may be, for example, after a blood test revealing a deficiency or due to a poor diet. A vitamin deficiency can affect your health, including making your menopausal symptoms worse. In general though, it’s unwise, and could be harmful, to take supplements without professional advice. Here are some useful vitamins for women around the time of the menopause.

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