Higher Nature Folic Acid 400µg Health Supplement

Folic Acid Health Supplement. Valuable for pregnant women.

What is folic acid 400ug?

It is a powerful supplement that not only contributes to maternal tissue growth and normal blood formation, but may also help to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. The choice of extra Folic Acid may be appropriate for those wishing to maintain a healthy heart and arteries and an active mind through the years. Also important before and during pregnancy.

Is 400 ug folic acid enough for pregnancy?

There is a serious nutritional deficiency of the vitamin folic acid in most countries of the world. Before and during pregnancy folic acid is essential to help the normal development of the neural tube (nervous system) in the unborn child and 400µg is recommended by the Department of Health for all pregnant women.

Required prior to, and during, pregnancy.
Critical for normal development of the foetal neural tube.
Supports cardiovascular health.
Helps maintain low homocysteine levels.
Essential for growth and red blood cell production.
No added sugar, salt, soya, wheat, gluten, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.
Vegetarian and vegan.

Folic acid is one of the key nutrients involved in the methylation pathways which keep homocysteine levels low and is essential for growth and production of red blood cells. It is best taken with Higher Nature Vitamin B12 (30) or a multivitamin.