10 Essential Vitamins And Minerals For Middle-aged Women

8. Magnesium

Magnesium is needed to produce energy in the body. It also transports calcium throughout the body, and is needed for muscle contraction and supports normal heart rhythm. Magnesium deficiency can result in multiple symptoms, including tremor, poor coordination, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, personality changes, and nystagmus. Women need 320 milligrams of magnesium per day.

Good sources of magnesium: pumpkin seeds, cashews, spinach.