Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin of the B Vitamin complex and is also known as Vitamin B9 or folacin. Its name comes from the Latin term folium, meaning leaf, because it is found in large quantities in the leaves of green vegetables.

How does folic acid benefit our health?

• It is essential for the metabolism of nucleic acids DNA and RNA.
• Important for protein synthesis and the production and maintenance of new cells.
• Folic acid deficiency leads to the manifestation of megaloblastic anemia.
• It is associated with high levels of homocysteine, a risk factor for heart and stroke incidents.

Folic acid and pregnancy

• Folic acid intake during pregnancy is essential.
• Prevents many genetic abnormalities in the fetus, known as neural tube defects.
• It is believed that 75% of these cases would have been avoided if the mother had taken folic acid timely and adequately.

Dosage: Take one capsule daily with water.