Lamberts Folic Acid 400 mcg Small Easy to Swallow tabs

Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and was identified in the 1940s, when it was extracted from spinach. The body cannot store long-term.


Its main sources are green leafy vegetables and whole grains. However, cooking and storage can reduce its levels in food.


Folic acid plays an essential role in cell multiplication and is critical for the formation of DNA and RNA, which is why it is especially important in fetal development. It is now widely accepted and established that a lack of folate during the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects during the development of the baby.


The Department of Health and EC Regulation No 113572014 now recommend that all women planning a pregnancy, as well as in the first 3 months of pregnancy, take a supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.


This is good advice, as official data shows that 47% of women have the recommended daily intake below the RNI of 200μg per day. "A supplemental intake of folic acid increases the level of maternal folate. A low amount of maternal folate is a risk factor for neural tube defects in the developing fetus." Bioavailability studies indicate that folic acid supplements are well absorbed and are a safe way to avoid dietary deficiencies.


This nutrient also contributes to the process of cell division, to the normal synthesis of amino acids and to normal psychological function. It has recently been in the news as it contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine, which is a compound involved in the formation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels; therefore, folic acid is an important nutrient in the diet of all adults, not just in pregnancy. This is a good reason to eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, a rich source of this important nutrient.


This product provides 400μg of folic acid, which is triple the levels provided by many diets, and is the level that is increasingly being recommended. Folic acid also contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

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Folic Acid 400 μg