Description

FOLIC ACID

Folic acid or Vitamin B9, is a member of the water-soluble family of B vitamins and was apparently so-called because of the Latin word ‘folium’, meaning foliage. This is because it is abundant in green leafy vegetables. It’s also known as folate, which is the natural form found in foods. Folic acid is the synthetic form normally used in food supplementation. It is converted into its active form called tetrahydrofolic acid in the liver.

Why do I need Folic Acid?

Folic acid acts as a co-enzyme for a number of key functions. One of its most important is in the prevention of neural tube defects in the unborn baby, during pregnancy. This is because it’s key in the division of cells in the body.

Folic acid is key in brain and nerve development and functioning and also appears to have a protective effect on the heart and brain. This is partly because folic acid works in conjunction with vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 in reducing homocysteine levels – a potential measure of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Difference between Folic Acid and Folate

Folic acid is the man-made form of folate, a B vitamin. Folate is found naturally in certain fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Folic acid is found in vitamins and fortified foods.

Folic acid and folate help the body make healthy new red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the parts of your body. If your body does not make enough red blood cells, you can develop anemia. Anemia happens when your blood cannot carry enough oxygen to your body, which makes you pale, tired, or weak. Also, if you do not get enough folic acid, you could develop a type of anemia called folate-deficiency anemia.

Why This is Especially Important for Women?

Everyone needs folic acid to be healthy. But it is especially important for women:

Folic acid protects unborn children against serious birth defects called neural tube defects. These birth defects happen in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she is pregnant. Folic acid might also help prevent other types of birth defects and early pregnancy loss (miscarriage). Since about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned¹, experts recommend all women get enough folic acid even if you are not trying to get pregnant.

Function: This formula contains herbs that are good sources of folic acid. Folic Acid is a vital substance during pregnancy for for fetal development and brain function. A deficiency in this vitamin causes certain types of anemia (low red blood cell count). Folic Acid also known as vitamin B9, is on of 8 B vitamins that assist with the conversion of carbohydrates into fuel (glucose). It also helps in the production of RNA and DNA.

Ingredients: Alfalfa, Amalaki, Irish Moss, Spirulina, Blue Green Algae, Echinacea, and Spinach Leaf