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This collection brings together supplements women often look for, from everyday nutrients such as folic acid, iron and magnesium to collagen, women's multivitamins, and training products like pre-workouts and fat burners. Brands include Rapid Supplements, Goli Nutrition, Rule 1, Axe & Sledge and Life Extension. Most are not women-only products, so choose by your own needs.

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For Women: buying guide

Nutrients that matter at different life stages

  • Folic acid. Important if you could become pregnant. Australian guidance recommends a daily folic acid supplement before and during early pregnancy (see the FAQ below for the amount and timing).
  • Iodine and vitamin D. Alongside folic acid, these are the supplements recommended during pregnancy. A healthy diet should provide the other nutrients you need.
  • Iron. Women who have periods, especially heavy ones, and pregnant women have higher iron needs, and people on vegetarian or vegan diets may get less iron. Iron supplements should only be taken on your doctor's advice.
  • Multivitamins and magnesium. General nutrition products. If you take one, check you are not doubling up on iron or folic acid if you also take a separate product.

Training products work the same for everyone

Sports nutrition is not split by sex. Protein targets for active people, about 1.2 to 2.0 g per kg of body weight a day according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, apply to women and men. Creatine is not just for men either: a 2021 review published by the International Society of Sports Nutrition concluded it offers a range of benefits for females across the lifespan. Collagen is listed in Group B of the Australian Institute of Sport framework, meaning emerging evidence.

With pre-workouts and fat burners, check caffeine per serve. The NIH notes that up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is not a safety concern for healthy adults, and that total includes coffee.

How to choose

  • Start with what you actually need, ideally after a check-up or blood test, rather than a long stack of products.
  • Compare the dose per serve with the amount you need, and avoid taking the same nutrient from several products.
  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy, check every supplement with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist, including herbal and fat-loss products.

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Sources: healthdirect: Folate; healthdirect: Iron deficiency; NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.

For Women: questions and answers

How much folic acid should I take if I am planning a pregnancy?
In Australia, a daily supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid is recommended, taken for at least 1 month before and 3 months after falling pregnant, according to healthdirect. Babies need folate and iodine for healthy development of the spine, brain and nervous system. Some women are advised to take a different dose, so check with your doctor before choosing a product.
Should I take an iron supplement?
Only if a doctor recommends it. healthdirect advises seeing your doctor before taking any iron supplement, because too much iron can be toxic. Women who have periods, pregnant women and people on vegetarian or vegan diets are more likely to run low. If you are prescribed iron, taking it with vitamin C can help absorption, while tea, coffee and calcium can reduce it.
Can women take creatine and protein powder?
Yes. A 2021 review published by the International Society of Sports Nutrition concluded that creatine offers a range of benefits for females across the lifespan, with few or no side effects in most studies. Protein needs for active people, about 1.2 to 2.0 g per kg of body weight a day, are the same for women and men. Products marketed to women are optional.
Is it safe to take supplements while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Some are recommended. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby notes that folic acid, iodine and vitamin D supplements are recommended during pregnancy, and that a healthy diet provides the other nutrients you need. For anything else, including herbal, pre-workout and fat-loss products, check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist first, because the safety of many ingredients in pregnancy is not well studied.
What is inositol, and do you stock myo-inositol?
Inositol is a sugar-like compound your body makes and also gets from foods such as fruit, beans, grains and nuts. Myo-inositol is its most common form. We stock Cyborg Sport Inositol Powder, which lists 100% myo-inositol, plus NOW Foods Inositol 500 mg capsules, NOW inositol powder, Switch Nutrition Inositol and Best Naturals Inositol tablets. Research on inositol supplements is still developing, so talk to your GP first, especially if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or take medication.
What is methylfolate, and how is it different from folic acid?
Methylfolate, also called L-methylfolate or 5-MTHF, is the active form of folate, so your body does not need to convert it the way it does folic acid. Options include NOW Methyl Folate 1,000 mcg, Horbaach Methyl Folate 1000 mcg and Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 800 mcg. Australian pregnancy advice, including the recommended 400 micrograms a day, is written for folic acid, and this page also stocks folic acid tablets. If you are planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor which form and dose suit you, and avoid doubling up with a multivitamin that already contains folate.
What is iron bisglycinate?
Iron bisglycinate is iron bound to the amino acid glycine, a chelated form used in products such as Thorne Iron Bisglycinate, which provides 25 mg per capsule. Some research suggests it may cause fewer stomach side effects than ferrous sulfate, a common iron salt, but the form matters less than whether you need iron at all. Because too much iron can be harmful, healthdirect advises seeing your doctor before taking any iron supplement. A blood test shows whether you need it and how much.
Where can I buy supplements for women in Melbourne or online?
Shop supplements for women online with Australia-wide delivery, or visit one of our 17 stores in Victoria, most of them around Melbourne, or our Richlands store in Queensland. Our store locator finds the one near you, and it is worth checking the product page or calling ahead, as stock varies. Popular picks include Opti-Women, a 2-capsule multivitamin taken with food, Vitaform Premium Multi-Vitamin for Women and Rapid Total Collagen. Click and collect is available at many stores, and Afterpay is accepted.
What are the best supplements for women in Australia if I am just starting out?
The best supplement is one that fills a gap you actually have, and that changes with life stage. Healthdirect recommends folic acid if you are planning a pregnancy, advises taking iron only after seeing your doctor, and lists people who get little sun among those at risk of low vitamin D. Beyond that, a women's multivitamin is optional. If you are new to supplements, add one product at a time at the label dose, give it a few weeks before adding another, and check that you are not getting the same nutrient from two products.
Which supplements are worth it for women who lift weights?
Food comes first, then the few products with the strongest evidence. The Australian Institute of Sport puts protein supplements and creatine in Group A, its top tier, and the advice is the same whatever your sex. A powder from our protein range makes it easier to reach your daily protein target. Creatine monohydrate, such as Next Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate, is usually taken at 3 to 5 g a day and can add a little water weight, according to the US Office of Dietary Supplements. Collagen sits in Group B, meaning emerging evidence.
Are there supplements for menopause?
Yes, but keep expectations realistic. Healthdirect says there is no strong evidence that supplements or herbal remedies work for menopause symptoms, so start with your GP to discuss your options. If you still want a herbal formula, Life Extension Estrogen for Women combines soy isoflavones, which are plant compounds called phytoestrogens, with hops extract and other botanicals, so check with your doctor first if you have had a hormone-sensitive condition. Some menopause formulas include black cohosh, which Australian labels warn has very rarely been linked to liver failure, so stop and see a doctor if you notice yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or unusual tiredness.

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