Feature summary
One of the B vitamins, folic acid is central to long term health. Cervical dysplasia (a forerunner to cervical cancer) and fetal neural tube defects may be connected to folic acid deficiency. Folic acid deficiency is possibly the most common vitamin deficiency in North America.
Folic acid is needed for energy production, immune support and formation of red blood cells. It is critical for the formation of DNA and is crucial in fetal development in the first few weeks of pregnancy, a time when most women do not realize they are pregnant. Many studies show that folic acid supplementation prevents birth defects. Women of childbearing age should supplement with folic acid. As well, birth control pills increase the body's demand for folic acid and may result in folic acid deficiency.
Folic acid is also recommended for people with high levels of homocysteine (folic acid is required to convert blood vessel damaging homocysteine into harmless substances) and almost anyone who is anemic, since folic acid along with B12 helps make properly shaped and sized red blood cells.
Main selling features
- Ideal for any woman of child-bearing age, especially anyone planning pregnancy
- Only 1 to 2 tablets a day
Medicinal ingredients
| Each Tablet Contains: |
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| Folic Acid (Folate) |
400 mcg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, stearic acid, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
