Vitamins and minerals are essential to your health because they perform hundreds of roles in the body. Most of these nutrients are found in food, but sometimes we need a little help to meet our daily recommended intake. That’s where supplements like those from Standard Process® and Nutri-Spec® come in. According to the Twin Cities’ iSpine Pain Physicians, supplements not only promote overall health and wellness but also support chronic pain management. Here are their specialists’ top recommendations for women.

The 3 Best Supplements for Women

1. Magnesium

Magnesium is a macro-mineral that serves many purposes. Namely, it regulates blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, and steadies the heart. It is also a natural muscle relaxer, making it especially valuable to those with chronic shoulder, neck or back pain. It even reduces PMS symptoms. However, most women — and Americans, in general —do not eat enough magnesium-rich foods and should consider taking a daily supplement.

2. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is popularly known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your skin produces it when exposed to sunlight. You can also find it in foods like tuna, egg yolks, and fortified dairy products. When neither sunshine nor nutrition is enough, supplements fill in the gaps.

Vitamin D is best known for its role in the growth, development and strengthening of bones. Post-menopausal women are at a particularly high risk for bone density loss, which makes this nutrient essential to their health and wellness. Vitamin D also plays a vital role in immune system function and chronic pain management.

3. Drenamin®

Drenamin is a supplement unique to the Standard Process brand. It contains a variety of vitamins and minerals including riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B6. It is also a source of antioxidant vitamin C. Together, these ingredients fight adrenal fatigue—a condition that is common in post-menopausal women. Drenamin also boosts energy and, like vitamin D, supports your immune system.

Although vitamins and minerals won’t provide immediate chronic pain relief, they are essential to protecting your bones, muscles and joints as well as promoting overall health. Whether or not you have chronic pain, consider taking these supplements. Just remember to consult your primary care doctor, women’s health provider or back pain specialist first. Call iSpine Pain Physicians at (763) 201-8191 today to speak with their qualified staff or visit the chronic pain management center online.