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- Ready for pregnancy from day one: Our Folic Acid supplement provides the recommended daily intake of 400µg in a small, easy-to-swallow tablet to support folate levels before conception and during the first trimester.
- Support your heart and mind every day Folic acid is an essential B vitamin that contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism and normal psychological function.
- Quality and safety you can trust: Confidence starts with the little things – our folic acid supplement is UK-made to GMP standards for guaranteed peace of mind.
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Our Folic Acid 400µg tablets provide the daily amount of folic acid recommended by the UK Department of Health for women planning a pregnancy and throughout the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Taking folic acid during this period helps reduce the risk of NTD (neural tube defects) affected pregnancies.
| Typically per tablet | |
| Folic Acid | 400µg |
What it supports
Healthy Baby Development
Essential Cell Growth
Overall Health Support
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The UK Department of Health recommends that women who are planning a pregnancy and those during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy take 400ug of folic acid daily to help increase maternal folate status.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) helps increase maternal folate status before and during early pregnancy. It also contributes to normal blood formation, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, normal cell division and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
During the very first month of pregnancy, a baby's brain and spine are forming. Sometimes, these important structures don't fully close, leading to what are called neural tube defects.
Women Planning Pregnancy: Crucial when trying to conceive. Women in Early Pregnancy: Essential during the first 12 weeks. Individuals with Special Medical Needs: Those advised by a doctor due to specific conditions, medications, or diets. Adults Seeking General Wellness: Anyone looking to support heart, brain, and nervous system health.
Top food sources of folate (natural) and folic acid (synthetic) include dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), asparagus, Brussels sprouts, liver, and fortified foods like breakfast cereals.
Yes. The UK Department of Health recommends that women who are planning a pregnancy and those during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy take 400ug of folic acid daily to help increase maternal folate status.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) helps increase maternal folate status before and during early pregnancy. It also contributes to normal blood formation, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, normal cell division and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
During the very first month of pregnancy, a baby's brain and spine are forming. Sometimes, these important structures don't fully close, leading to what are called neural tube defects.
Women Planning Pregnancy: Crucial when trying to conceive. Women in Early Pregnancy: Essential during the first 12 weeks. Individuals with Special Medical Needs: Those advised by a doctor due to specific conditions, medications, or diets. Adults Seeking General Wellness: Anyone looking to support heart, brain, and nervous system health.
Top food sources of folate (natural) and folic acid (synthetic) include dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), asparagus, Brussels sprouts, liver, and fortified foods like breakfast cereals.
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