Herbs of Gold Folic Acid Complex 60t

Details

Herbs of Gold Folic Acid Complex provides a daily dose of 500mcg of folic acid which, if taken daily for at least one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects. Contains co-methylcobalamin, the metabolically active form of vitamin B12 in the body.
Features/Indications

Indications:

• Provides a daily dose of 500mcg of folic acid, which if taken daily for at least one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with brain and spinal cord defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
• Contains the active form of vitamin B12, co-methylcobalamin, which is more readily used by the body compared to other forms of vitamin B12, such as syanocobalamin.
• Vitamin B12 is an important cofactor for folic acid function.
• Vitamin B12 is required for the synthesis of myelin, the protective sheath surrounding many nerves.
• Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy cognitive function.
• Folic acid and vitamin B12 are important for healthy cell growth, replication and division.
• Vitamin B6 may help relieve morning sickness in pregnant women.
• Vitamin B6 maintains healthy immune function and is necessary for red blood cell formation.
• Iodine requirements are increased during pregnancy and lactation. Adequate iodine is necessary for healthy brain, skeletal and central nervous system development in fetuses and infants.
• Helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system by maintaining healthy homocysteine metabolism.
• Vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid can assist in maintaining normal blood in healthy individuals.
• Vitamins B6 and B12 are required for healthy nervous system function.
• Vitamins B6 and B12 assist in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
• The elderly, strict vegetarians and vegans are at increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Ingredients & Excipients

Does not contain added egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nut or animal products, yeast, gluten, lactose, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Vegan friendly.

Dose & Administration

Cautions/Contra-Indications

Warnings:

• Always read the label.
• Follow the directions for use.
• If symptoms persist, consult your health professional.
• Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice.
• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice.

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C. Protect from moisture.