What Vitamins Should a Woman Over 50 Be Taking?

What Vitamins Should a Woman Over 50 Be Taking? (2:19)

Women over 50 should be taking vitamin and mineral supplements to stay healthy. In this video, Dr. Oz, Dr. Tanya Altmann, and Dr. Linda Lee reveal the three most important vitamins you should be taking if you are a woman over 50.

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About Vitamins

Our experts agree it’s best to get vitamins and other nutrients from your diet, not dietary supplements. But sometimes it makes sense to take a vitamin, especially if you're deficient in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and certain minerals.

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