Lamberts Folic Acid (Folate) 400mcg, 100 Tablets

Folic acid plays an essential role in cell multiplication and is critical in DNA and RNA formation, and is therefore especially important in foetal development. It is now widely accepted and established the lack of folate during the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects in the developing baby. Folic acid in also known to play an important part in the body's regulation of homocysteine, the amino-acid like compound that is implicated in the damage that occurs to the lining of the blood vessel walls that can then lead to the build up of plaques. Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin which the body can not store for long. Good food sources include green vegetables and whole grains. However cooking and storage can deplete the levels in food and currently 47% of women fail to consume the RNI of 200ug/day, which is why supplementation is recomended. Bioavailability studies indicate that folic acid supplements are well absorbed and are a reliable way to guard against dietary deficiencies. This product provides 400ug of folic acid which is up to 3 times the level supplied by many peoples diets, and the level that is increasingly recommended.

Folic acid is especially important in foetal development with the Department of Health advising that all women planning a pregnancy should take a supplement of 400µg daily from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. Yet, despite the importance of folic acid, a recent poll found that only 56 per cent of women aged 15-55 were aware of its benefits and that just 15 per cent took a supplement both when trying for a baby and during the pregnancy. This nutrient is now also known to help heart health by its role in reducing homocysteine, a harmful chemical present in blood that is linked to heart disease. Indeed one team of researchers has estimated that increasing folic acid intake could reduce the risk of ischaemic heart disease by 16 per cent, deep vein thrombosis by 25 per cent, and stroke by 24 per cent. Still nine out of ten adults consume too little folic acid.

Product Specifications

Tableted with: DiCalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.

Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour.

Dosage recommendations: 1 tablet daily with a meal.

Caution: A large intake of folic acid may mask the signs and symptoms of Vitamin B2 deficiency (Pernicious Anaemia). 

Suitable for vegetarians.

Health Food Supplements may be useful sources to help fill the gaps in diets of people at certain times in their lives or to prevent deficiency symptoms, but they can never replace a varied, balanced diet. Supplements can also provide general health benefits effects for people who are lacking certain nutrients in their body.

NOTE: Never exceed the recommended daily dosage. Always remember to keep all your vitamins and other food supplements out of sight and reach of children. You should ensure that it is safe to start any new health supplement product if you are already taking or using a medicine, herbal remedy or other food supplements. Always consult your doctor or other qualified health care practitioner before taking any food supplement if you are receiving medication or treatment for any medical condition. Do not cease conventional treatment or medication for any reason without consulting your doctor or a qualified health practitioner. Do not take any health food supplement without first consulting your doctor or a qualified health practitioner if you are pregnant, are trying to conceive or are breast feeding.