Thompson's Women's Multi Advantage covers the B group vitamins as well as the elusive trace minerals, without forgetting potent antioxidants and herbs is designed for women on the go. B vitamins are water soluble and therefore easily lost in cooking and food processing. The body can't store these vitamins (except B12) and therefore requires these nutrients to be replenished every day. Women have different requirements than men. Iron is often lacking in diet because of monthly blood loss. Thompson's has formulated their Women's Multi Advantage with added iron to counter any possible deficiency. Ideal for women who have low energy busy and stressful lifestyles poor dietary and lifestyle habits