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Folic Acid
RM0.40/day
Folic acid is an essential nutrient especially for women who are preparing to get pregnant or are pregnant. It is required for growth and development of the foetus.
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Supports pregnancy |
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Prevents spinal bifida and neural tube defects (NTD) |
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Necessary for DNA synthesis |
HOW FOLIC ACID WORKS
Our Folic acid contains the right amount of 400 mcg folic acid, as recommended by US Food and Nutrition Board and USRDA, for women who are planning to get pregnant.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
Folic acid helps to reduce the risk of NTD in new-borns, which affects the foetus’ brain and spinal cord[1]. It is important to consume folic acid 3 months prior to conception[2,3].
References:
1. Ami, N., Bernstein, M., Boucher, F., Rieder, M., & Parker, L. (2016, April). Folate and neural tube defects: The role of supplements and food fortification. Paediatrics & child health.
2. Greenberg, J. A., Bell, S. J., Guan, Y., & Yu, Y.-H. (2011). Folic Acid supplementation and pregnancy: more than just neural tube defect prevention. Reviews in obstetrics & gynecology. 3. Chitayat, D., Matsui, D., Amitai, Y., Kennedy, D., Vohra, S., Rieder, M., & Koren, G. (2016, February). Folic acid supplementation for pregnant women and those planning pregnancy: 2015 update. Journal of clinical pharmacology.
