Product Details
xFolic acid plays an essential role in cell multiplication and is critical in DNA and RNA formation, and is therefore especially important in foetal development. It is now widely accepted and established that lack of folate during the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects in the developing baby. Folic acid in also known to play an important part in the body’s regulation of homocysteine, the amino acid like compound that is implicated in the damage that occurs to the lining of blood vessel walls that can then lead to the build up of plaques.
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin which the body cannot store for long. Good food sources include green vegetables and whole grains. However cooking and storage can deplete the levels in food and currently 47% of women fail to consume the NRV of 200µg/day, which is why supplementation is recommended. Bioavailability studies indicate that folic acid supplements are well absorbed and are a reliable way to guard against dietary deficiencies.
This product provides 400µg of folic acid which is up to 3 times the level supplied by many people’s diets, and the level that is increasingly recommended.
Directions
1 tablet daily
None known at the recommended usage.
This is a food supplement; do not exceed the recommended daily dose, food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle, and should be kept out of reach of young children.
Ingredients
xIngredients
A yellow round tablet.
Each tablet delivers:
| Folic Acid | 400µg |
Tableted With:
Bulking Agents (DiCalcium Phosphate & Cellulose), Anti-caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate).
Disintegration Time
Less than 1 hour.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Allergen Advice
See presentation section for ingredients listed in bold. The following list of allergens are excluded: Wheat, Barley, Soya, Eggs, Milk (and milk products), Lactose, Nuts, Sulphites, Celery, Fish, Shellfish, Yeast and Gluten containing ingredients.
Cautions
A large intake of folic acid may mask the signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency (Pernicious Anaemia).
Storage instructions
To be stored in a cool dry place and protected from light.
Legal Category
Food supplement.
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