Features and Benefits
- Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTD) when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy
- Supports red blood cell formation
- Provides 1000 mcg of folate per day from Metafolin®
Preview
An extensive body of evidence indicates that adequate folate intake may provide significant cellular and neural protection, as well as energy support. Folate is provided in this formula as Metafolin®, the naturally occurring universally metabolized form of folate. Metafolin® is chemically identical to the active folate metabolite found naturally in foods, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF). Clinical evidence indicates that the bioavailability of Metafolin® is superior to that of folic acid. Adequate folate status is critical for red blood cell formation and protein metabolism. At the molecular level, the main function of folate is to donate methyl groups in key biochemical reactions. In particular, this B vitamin is critical for the proper neural and cellular development of the fetal central nervous system. Research demonstrates that daily supplementation with at least 400 mcg of folate helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.
Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (Each capsule contains):
Folate (calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, Metafolin®) ...... 1000 mcg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypoallergenic plant cellulose, vegetar-ian capsule (hypromellose, water).
Suggested Use
Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to prevent folate deficiency. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least 3 months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions
Folate may mask a vitamin B12 deficiency. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are unsure whether you are taking enough vitamin B12. Keep out of the reach of children.
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