Description
Folic Acid is well known for the important role it plays in the health and development of an unborn baby. The Department of Health now recommends that all women planning a pregnancy as well as those during the first 3 months of pregnancy take a supplement of 400µg of Folic Acid daily. This is good advice as official data shows that 47% of women have dietary intakes below the RNI of 200mcg per day.
More recently folic acid has been in the news as it contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism which is a compound implicated in the build up of plaques within blood vessel walls. Folic acid is therefore an important nutrient in all adults diets, not just in pregnancy, which is one good reason to eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, a rich source of this important nutrient. Although as folic acid is a water soluble vitamin, the body can not store it for long.
Ingredients
DiCalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.
Contents
100 Tablets
| One Tablet Contains: | Contents: |
|---|---|
| Folic Acid | 400mcg |
Usage
Take 1 tablet daily with a meal or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist.
Notes
Contraindications
A large intake of folic acid may mask the signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency (Pernicious Anaemia).
