Lamberts Folic Acid 400µg 100 tablets   Click on image to enlarge   Price: £3.75 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.38 each)     About Folic Acid... Folic acid is a form of the water-soluble vitamin B9 and is formed from glutamic acid (an amino acid), para-aminobenzoic acid and another group of organic substances. First isolated from green leaves and identified in 1945, it is synthesized by intestinal bacteria and is involved in cell division in both plants and animals. The metabolism of folic acid is closely linked with that of vitamin B12. A supplement of 400 µg folic acid daily is advised for all women planning a pregnancy, up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid is involved in the development of the baby's neural tube, an invaluable part of the nervous system. This supplement is often administered by practitioners to premature infants. Key Benefits... Important in foetal development for up to 12 weeks in pregnancy. Benefits foetal spinal and brain development. Additionally, folic acid has been known to help reduce the risk of ischaemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis and stroke. Dosage... Adults take 1 tablet a day with a meal. Product code: 8071-100     Price: £3.75 (incl VAT)     (Buy 3 or more for £3.38 each)

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