Especially important in foetal development
Folic acid is formed from glutamic acid (an amino acid), para-aminobenzoic acid and another group of organic substances. First isolated from green leaves and identified in 1945, it is synthesized by intestinal bacteria and is involved in cell division in both plants and animals. The metabolism of folic acid is closely linked with that of vitamin B-12. A supplement of 400 µg folic acid daily is advised for all women planning a pregnancy, up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid is involved in the development of the baby's neural tube, an invaluable part of the nervous system. This supplement is often administered by practitioners to premature infants.
This nutrient is now also known to help heart health by its role in reducing homocysteine, a harmful chemical present in blood that is linked to heart disease. Indeed one team of researchers has estimated that increasing folic acid intake could reduce the risk of ischaemic heart disease by 16 per cent, deep vein thrombosis by 25 per cent, and stroke by 24 per cent. Still nine out of ten adults consume too little folic acid.
Dosage:
1 tablet daily with a meal.
| Product Specifications | |
| Typically per tablet: | |
| Folic Acid | 400µg |
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| Tableted with: | |
DiCalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.
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| Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour. | |
