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Brain Health Support brain health with Omega-3 DHA and B12.*
Bone Health Help maintain bone health with calcium-helper nutrients Vitamin D, Magnesium and Boron.*
Blood-Building Promote red blood cell formation with chelated Iron and methylated Folate.*
Antioxidants Fight free radicals with Vitamin E, from mixed tocopherols.*
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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 mg45%
Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]) — 1000 mcg DFE250%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) — 8 mcg333%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) — 8 mg44%
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) — 30 mg7%
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

USP VerifiedClean Label ProjectNon-GMO Project VerifiedClimeCo Certified

  • Published Clinical Study
  • Vegan
  • Gluten & Major Allergen Free
  • Made Traceable®
  • No Artificial Colorants
  • Patented Nutrient Delivery Technology
How to Use

Take two capsules together, once per day—with or without food. AM or PM.

Our Signature Scent Tab—infused with essential oil to add a pop of bright, yummy flavor.

How to use Women’s Multivitamin 18+

Certificate of Traceability

Your product passed our rigorous traceability and sustainability standards, from ingredients sourcing to third-party testing to independent certifications.

Heavy Metals
We third-party test every product lot for heavy metals to ensure our high standards and compliance with state and federal regulations. Tested for: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury.

Certifications
Your product has been independently certified for quality and purity: Non-GMO Project Verified, USP Verified, Clean Label Project Purity Award, ClimeCo Certified, Certified B Corporation.

Carbon Footprint
0.483kg of CO2e total emissions calculated. Carbon Footprint Provided by PlanetFWD.

Packaging
85% of Packaging from recycled materials. Based on a Ritual internal Life Cycle Assessment.

Ingredients
Your product is formulated with traceable ingredients selected by our team of world-class scientists. See our doses per serving, supplier names, and final place of manufacturing firsthand.

Allergens
We third-part test every product for major US food allergens to verify that they are not in your product. Tested for: Gluten, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Sesame.

Microbiological
We third-party test every product lot for microbes to assure strict safety standards. Tested for: Total Aerobic Count, Yeast and Mold, Salmonella, E. Coli, S. Aureus.

Our Clinical Study

In a clinical trial, Essential for Women was shown to increase Vitamin D and Omega-3 DHA levels in 12 weeks.*

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Non-GMO Vegan No Synthetic Colorants Traceable Nutrients Third-Party Tested (For Microbes and Heavy Metals)

Traceable Ingredients

Ritual products are Made Traceable®, and our visible supply chain tells you what you're putting into your body, where it comes from, and why.

  • Folate

    Folate

    Methylated Folate

    Pisticci, Italy

    We include methylated folate as 5-MTHF, the active form of folic acid. It bypasses common gene variations that make the folic acid to folate conversion more difficult for up to ⅓ of people.*

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Pisticci, Italy
    Form
    6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt
    Source
    Salt, Phenylethylamine and Glucosamine
    Found In
    Lentils, avocado, and oranges
    Function
    Nutrient
  • Omega-3 DHA

    Omega-3 DHA

    Vegan DHA from microalgae

    Saskatoon, Canada

    We use a vegan-certified form made from microalgae—because it’s better for the environment than fish oil.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Saskatoon, Canada
    Form
    Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
    Source
    Microalgae
    Found In
    Shellfish, salmon, and tuna
    Function
    Dietary Ingredient
  • Vitamin B12

    Vitamin B12

    Methylated B12

    Naugatuck, Connecticut / North Brunswick, New Jersey

    We use a biologically-active form (a.k.a. the same kind found in food and our body), as opposed to the commonly used cyanocobalamin.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Naugatuck, Connecticut / North Brunswick, New Jersey
    Form
    Methylcobalamin
    Source
    Synthesized Vitamin B12
    Found In
    Red meat, milk, and nori
    Function
    Nutrient
  • Vitamin D

    Vitamin D

    Vegan-certified D3 from lichen

    Nottingham, UK

    We opted for a vegan-certified form from sustainably-harvested lichen, as opposed to non-animal friendly sources like sheep’s wool or fish liver.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Nottingham, UK
    Form
    Cholecalciferol
    Source
    Lichens
    Found In
    Fish, milk, and fortified dairy products
    Function
    Nutrient
  • Iron

    Iron

    Gentle, ferrous bisglycinate chelate

    Ogden, Utah

    We chose a chelated form that’s backed by decades of human studies—plus, it’s shown to be gentle on the stomach, unlike other forms.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Ogden, Utah
    Form
    Ferrous Bisglycinate
    Source
    Ferrous Bisglycinate
    Found In
    Beans, peas, and chard
    Function
    Nutrient
  • Vitamin K2

    Vitamin K2

    Pure, non-soy form of K2MK7

    Oslo, Norway

    Our bioavailable form comes from a soy-free source that can be difficult to find in food.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Oslo, Norway
    Form
    Menaquinone -7
    Source
    Synthesized Vitamin K2
    Found In
    Natto, hard cheese, and egg yolk
    Function
    Dietary Ingredient
  • Boron

    Boron

    Food-form Boron

    Momence, Illinois

    We use calcium fructoborate—a form found in food—because it’s supported by clinical studies.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Momence, Illinois
    Form
    Calcium Fructoborate
    Source
    Complex of Boron and Fructose
    Found In
    Raisins, prunes, and almonds
    Function
    Dietary Ingredient
  • Vitamin E

    Vitamin E

    From mixed tocopherols

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    We use a soy-free, mixed tocopherols source that matches the composition of Vitamin E found in healthy foods.*

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Form
    Alpha-Tocopherol (from mixed tocopherols)
    Source
    Rapeseed oil
    Found In
    Pistachios, walnuts, and flaxseeds
    Function
    Nutrient
  • Magnesium

    Magnesium

    Chelated form of Magnesium

    Ogden, Utah

    We chose a chelated form that’s bioavailable and backed by clinical studies.

    Final Location of Manufacturing
    Ogden, Utah
    Form
    Chelated DiMagnesium Malate
    Source
    Chelated Magnesium
    Found In
    Lentils, green leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and almonds
    Function
    Nutrient

Our Patented Nutrient Delivery Technology

  1. Designed for Optimal Absorption

    Delayed-release capsules are designed to dissolve in the small intestine, an optimal place to absorb nutrients. *

  2. Beadlet in Oil

    Our patented beadlet in oil technology combines oily and dry ingredients in one capsule. Get key nutrients in 2 pills daily. *

  3. Essenced With Mint

    The mint tab in every bottle keeps things fresh, so taking your vitamins daily can be a more enjoyable experience.

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Frequent Questions

Is Essential for Women 18+ right for me?

Essential for Women 18+ is a clinical-backed multivitamin for women 18-49 formulated to help fill nutrient gaps in their diet.*

What purchase and delivery options does Ritual offer?

1-Month Subscription: Enjoy automatic delivery of a 30-day supply every 30 days with free shipping for convenient, consistent replenishment. All subscriptions renew automatically, but you’re always in control. You can pause, skip, change your delivery date, or cancel anytime from your Account Page.

What testing do you complete for Essential for Women 18+? What certifications does it have?

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.*†

What is the packaging made from?

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.

When will I see results from Essential for Women 18+?

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.*

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Our Scientific Advisory Board

Katerina Schneider

Katerina Schneider

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Nima Alamdari PhD

Dr. Nima Alamdari PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi PhD, RD

Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi PhD, RD

SVP, Science and Innovation

Dr. Marie Caudill PhD, RD

Dr. Marie Caudill PhD, RD

Professor, Cornell University

Dr. Jason Rothbart MD, FACOG

Dr. Jason Rothbart MD, FACOG

Physician, Cedars-Sinai

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    4 stars

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The Essential for women Multivitamin 18+, and/or the use of the Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+, is covered by U.S. Pat. No. 11,083,738. Other patent applications are pending. This is intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a).