Everybody is unique, and for Black women, that uniqueness deserves a health approach rooted in both science and cultural awareness. RELATED: Op-Ed: Stop Telling Me I Don’t Need To Lose Any More Weight7 Essential Vitamins For Black Women And Why They Matter was originally published on hellobeautiful.com1. Vitamin D Source:Getty Melanin-rich skin naturally blocks sunlight, making it harder for Black women to produce vitamin D, increasing the risk of deficiency. Black women were especially affected, with a prevalence rate of 31.4%, the highest among all groups. Calcium Source:Getty As Black women age, the risk of developing low bone density increases, making calcium a crucial nutrient.