Folic Acid, also known as Folate, also known as Vitamin B, helps form the building blocks of DNA and RNA, which are essential for protein synthesis in human cells. Therefore, tissues which are rapidly multiplying such as foetal cells during pregnancy, but also cells in the human body such as red blood cells which play a key role in oxygen transportation and white blood cells which are vital immunological defendants, and therefore folic acid is needed for these to function. A deficiency in folic acid can potentially lead to folate deficient anaemia's such as Megoblastic Anaemia, however studies show folate supplements can be used as part of a treatment plan for those who are folate deficient and can be quite effective too.
In women's health Folic Acid has become synonymous with conception and early pregnancy. As mentioned above folic acid is fundamental in foetal development, but also aids the ability to conceive. The NHS recommends that women who are trying to get pregnant and those who are in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy take a dose of 400 micrograms (mcg), once a day.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Suggested Use: Take 1 tablet per day. Please do not exceed started dose.
