Folic Acid is essential for the healthy growth and development of your baby. Reduces the risk of brain and spinal cord birth defects.
Features and benefits
► Contains folic acid which is essential for the healthy growth and development of your baby.
► Supports healthy development of baby's nervous system
► Supports healthy red blood cells
It is best taken one month before conception and throughout the pregnancy as many woman planning pregnancy may not obtain adequate levels of folic acid in their diet. It may take approx 4 cups of cooked green beans each day to obtain the equivalent 300ug of folic acid through diet alone.
How it works
A convenient dose of folic acid developed for women planning pregnancy who want extra support to ensure they're getting optimal levels of folic acid - espcially prior to conception and during the first trimester, which is a critical time for the development of baby's nervous system.
Folic Acid supplements should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. Folic Acid is a B vitamin and is found naturally in leafy vegetable, citrus fruits, whole wheat bread, yeasts, liver and legumes.
Dosage
Adults - One tablet daily with main meal, or as professionally prescribed. *(Although the recommended daily intake (RDI) for pregnant woman is 800-1200mcg daily, the New Zealand Health Department only allows 300mcg to be included in dietary supplements. This level will increase once the new trans-tasman regulatory body comes into force).
Cautions
If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice before using this product.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects
None clinically significant noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
Folic acid 300 mcg
Medicine Interactions
Co-trimoxazole, sulphasalazine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone and methotrexate may decrease the efficacy of folic acid supplements
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