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Essential for Women
Multivitamin 18+

The clinical-backed multivitamin for women 18-49 formulated to help fill nutrient gaps in their diet.*

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Essential Duo Women 18+

Double the Daily Support*

Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+ provides Omega 3-DHA, plus an excellent source of Vitamin D3, Iron, and B12, while Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+ offers an excellent source of protein and Choline.

Includes

Daily Multivitamin

The clinical-backed multivitamin for women 18+
Clean formula, third party tested, and essenced with mint

Plant-Based Protein

20g protein to support satiety and help build lean muscle mass*
USA-grown peas and a delicious handcrafted vanilla flavor

Monthly Subscription Benefits Free Shipping, Always 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Easy Cancellation, Anytime

In a clinical trial over 12 weeks, Essential for Women:

Increased Vitamin D levels by 43% significantly greater than placebo

Increased Omega-3 DHA by 41% significantly greater than placebo

About our Clinical Trial

In partnership with Auburn University, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial measured the effects of Essential for Women in 94 adult women.

Peer Reviewed & Published

After passing a rigorous review, our gold standard clinical study was published in Frontiers In Nutrition — a leading, internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.

Why It Matters

We are incredibly proud of the evidence-based products we formulate, and we believe clinical studies are the best way to directly measure their impact.

Gluten and Major Allergen Free

No Artificial Colorants or Synthetic Fillers

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Brain Health*

Combination of Omega-3 DHA from microalgae and methylated B12 to support brain health.*

Bone Health*

Calcium-helper nutrients Vitamin D, Magnesium and Boron to help maintain bone health.*

Blood-Building*

Gentle, chelated Iron and methylated Folate to promote red blood cell formation.*

Antioxidant Support*

Vitamin E, from mixed tocopherols, provides antioxidant support to fight free radicals.*

Essential for Women is Made Traceable™ with a visible supply chain so you know what you're putting in your body. Because not all ingredients are created equal.

Our Patented Beadlet In Oil Technology

Close up shot of singular multivitamin capsule next to a mint leaf

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

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

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

We Want You to Ask Questions

We go above and beyond, and when we say transparency, we mean it. 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.*†

Additionally, 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.

†Based on the top 5 US women's multivitamin brands by 2019 & trailing 12 month retail sales (through April '20).

More than 97% of women age 19-50 are not getting enough Vitamin D from their diet. That's why we include 50 mcg of vegan-certified Vitamin D3 in Essential for Women 18+ to help support normal immune function. Better yet, Essential for Women 18+ was shown to increase vitamin D levels 43% over 12 weeks, as compared to no change in a placebo group in a university-led clinical study.*

Yes, in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study Essential for Women 18+ was shown to increase Vitamin D, Omega-3 DHA, and Folate levels in 12 weeks.* Most recently, our gold standard clinical study was published in Frontiers In Nutrition — a leading, internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal. Getting published in Frontiers in Nutrition means our clinical study passed the rigorous review of experts in nutrition. From the design and implementation, to the accuracy of our results, our clinical study was put through the quality control ringer. Having a clinical study published in a peer reviewed journal is one of the highest awards scientific research can achieve.

Our formula is so unique that the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded us a patent (# U.S. 11,083,738 B2). Below is a breakdown of our technology:

1. Beadlet in oil. Our patented beadlet in oil design combines oily and dry ingredients in one capsule. Get key nutrients, like Omega-3 DHA, in 2 pills daily.*
2. Delayed-release. Delayed-release capsules are designed to dissolve later in the small intestine, an ideal place to absorb nutrients.*
3. Essenced with mint. The mint tab in every bottle helps keep things fresh, so taking multivitamins daily can be a more enjoyable experience.

The benefits you feel—happier mood, maintained energy—are just bonuses when it comes to improving your long-term health. While many people feel a difference within 1-2 weeks, some don't notice any difference and that's okay. It's what's happening inside that counts. The water-soluble nutrients (Fe, Mg, folate, B12, boron) start working right away to support your heart, nerves, and more. Fat-soluble nutrients take longer, except for D3, which helps your brain the next day if you have low levels. All in all, it takes 3-4 months for your body to reach a new equilibrium. By the time Essential For Women reaches neurons—the cells in your brain that signal mood—it's already helping your heart cells, bone cells, and more.*

For decades, mainstream vitamins have been formulated with two primary goals: low cost and long shelf life. Made with low quality ingredients, the resulting products are not only less effective, but are often filled with harmful materials to help them "keep". At Ritual, we put quality and efficacy above all. We use obsessively researched nutrients, in forms identical to those found in healthy foods. We use clean alternatives to traditional fillers and preservatives. And we ship our product fresh--it never sits on a shelf. Our ingredients aren't cheap. Purchased separately, they would cost $200/month. The omega-3s alone would set you back $25. But our scale, our capsule technology, and our direct-to-consumer model allow us to deliver everything your body needs in a single bottle for $30/month, or $1/day.

It's your Ritual: we'll send you an email each month, a few days before we charge you and ship your next bottle. You're free to rush or delay an order, or cancel your subscription, at any time, right from your account page. You're in control.

We have gone to great lengths to select ingredients that help to support our bodies. We also select materials that are better for the planet, too. For packaging that meant finding new use for old matter. For example, mailers are made from recovered newsprint and plant fibers, and bottles made from 100% recycled content. Sharing these choices with you is at the core of our mission; It's why we created the first visible supply-chain of its kind. This is just the beginning of a more traceable future—and we're committed to keeping you in the loop with every step forward.

More questions? Find answers on our FAQs page.

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"I love that it has omegas in it but they are plant-based."

Erica Chidi Cohen

Doula and Health Educator

Essential Reading

We're committed to evidence-based products and always question the status quo.

We work with a lot of exceptional and thoughtful people—like the scientists, nutritionists, and medical doctors on our Scientific Advisory Board, who help guide our product innovation and clinical research.