Ritual Essential multivitamins are formulated with key nutrients to help fill gaps in the diet during different life stages, and we recommend taking the Ritual Essential multivitamin that best aligns with an individual's sex and life stage or to check in with a physician to be sure individual needs are covered.
Essential for Women is designed specifically for women aged 18-50 to help fill dietary nutrient gaps. Essential for Men differs in formulation from Essential for Women but shares the same capsule design and encapsulation technology. A few notable differences in Essential for Men include the addition of zinc and vitamin A and the removal of iron.
Here's why:*
Men have a higher daily recommended intake of zinc than women, so it's more difficult to meet their needs through diet alone.
Men also have a higher daily recommended intake of vitamin A than women.
While men may need more vitamin A and zinc than women, they have a lower daily recommended iron intake, so it’s possible to meet their needs without supplementation by eating iron-containing foods.
Ultimately, we don't suggest men take Essential for Women because nutrient needs differ based on sex, life stage, and other factors. If you know a man that would like to take Essential for Women, please have them check in with their physician or HCP first to ensure their needs are covered.