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Biocare Vitasorb Folic Acid - growth and reproduction of cells, nervous system

Features

15ml

Ingredients typically per drop: Folic Acid (200ug), non active ingredients, sodium carbonate, purified water

Recommended intake: Two drops taken daily in water, juice or milk with food or taken directly under the tongue or as professionally directed

Contraindications: none known if recommended intake is followed

Folic acid and Pregnancy

Folic acid is needed for the development of healthy red blood cells. Adequate intake of folic acid also decreases the chance of a baby being born with a defect of the neural tube, where the baby's brain and spinal cord are formed. One example of a neural tube defect is spina bifida, where an area of spinal cord is not properly enclosed. This can cause problems such as paralysis of the legs and lack of control of bladder and bowels. The baby's neural tube is completely formed by the fourth week of pregnancy - when many women have not even realised they are pregnant.

It is therefore best to start taking folic acid supplements while preparing for pregnancy or as soon as a woman realises she is pregnant. 400 micrograms (mcg, mg) is the recommended daily dose, which is over and above the usual recommended dietary intake of 200 micrograms. Folic acid occurs naturally in fresh dark green vegetables such as broccoli, peas, green beans and spinach. Many breakfast cereals are fortified with folic acid and it is also found in wholemeal bread.

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