As women age, their nutritional needs shift, which requires targeted support for overall health and vitality. Nature’s Way Alive! Women’s 50+ Gummy Multivitamin is a well-rounded, vegan-friendly option that provides essential nutrients—without unnecessary extras for this life stage. Notably, this multivitamin is iron-free, aligning with the reduced iron needs of postmenopausal women (which decrease from 18 milligrams to eight milligrams daily). While iron is essential, excess intake at this stage can be harmful.
A standout feature is the Superfood Antioxidant Powder Blend, supplying 10 milligrams of polyphenols from carrot, pomegranate, blueberry, spinach, and apple extracts. Polyphenols are well-studied for their role in heart health, cognitive function, and longevity.
This formula delivers 16 key nutrients, including vitamins A, C, D3, E, and B6, zinc, calcium, and biotin. Most nutrients are provided at 100 percent of the daily value or less, with bioavailable vitamins D3 and B12 included at 200 percent to bolster bone health and energy metabolism. Unlike many gummy multis, it also contains eight percent calcium, offering a modest but valuable addition to support bone health as you age.
Given that these don’t exceed daily values, this makes them less potent, which can cause an upset stomach and nausea. WH managing editor Laura McLaughlin often struggles with tolerance to multivitamins, but found this one is a game-changer. “It has been smooth sailing—my stomach tolerates it and it hits all my targets for boosting necessary vitamins and minerals—I’m so relieved,” she says.
Unlike Olly, these gummies are vegan, made with pectin instead of gelatin, and have a softer texture than the typical chewy, gummy bear-like consistency. With four grams of sugar per serving, they strike a balance between sweetness and palatability.
While certifications are not directly listed on the packaging, Nature’s Way is one of the first to earn third-party Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from NSF. It also operates an on-site laboratory in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, a globally recognized standard for Testing & Calibration Laboratories that is uncommon within the Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) industry.