Women are uniquely different from men, and their dietary and nutrition needs are no exception. A deficiency in essential vitamins can lead to fatigue, a reduced resistance to infection and compromised health. Knowing what vitamins to include in your diet may prevent health problems for women in every stage of life.

Check out these 7 vitamins that are necessary to your health and should be incorporated into your life today!

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Our gorgeous skin (which comes in every shade from sleek ebony to creamy porcelain) is a beauty to behold, but it may also be preventing us from  synthesizing an adequate amount of vitamin D from the sun.  Research unveiled at the recently held Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, showed that black women were much more likely than white women to have vitamin D deficiency. The study analyzed blood samples from black and white women who had breast cancer.

The researchers in the study say these findings could help with creating better cancer prevention methods. If you’re concerned about your vitamin D intake, health professionals suggest consuming vitamin D rich foods like eggs and liver. Fish oil is another good one. If none of that sounds appealing, try a vitamin supplement.  And please don’t stop wearing sun screen. Too much sun is no good either.

How do you ensure that you are getting the right amount of nutrients everyday?