For years, vitamins and other supplements were viewed as a "one size fits all." However, many recent studies have differentiated between men and women and have discovered supplements that are especially beneficial for women. Here are the top 10 nutrients for women: Folic acid or folate Folate, or synthetic folic acid, is a B vitamin that's especially important for women. Pregnant women whose diets do not include sufficient levels of folic acid are more likely to have babies with ...