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Vitamins:
Vitamin A,
Vitamine B
complex, Vitamin B-1,
Vitamin B-2, Vitamin
B-3, Vitamin
B-4, Vitamin B-5,
Vitamin B-6,
Vitamin B-7,
Vitamin B-9,
Vitamin B-12,
Vitamin B-15,
Vitamin B-17,
Vitamin C,
Vitamin B-x,
Vitamin D,
Vitamin E,
Vitamin F,
Vitamin H,
Vitamin K,
Vitamin L,
Inositol
Minerals:
Calcium, Chloride,
Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Sodium,
Sulfur, Trace Minerals:
Iodine, Iron,
Zinc, Selenium,
Fluoride, Chromium,
Copper, Manganese,
Molybdenum,
Other Trace Minerals:
Arsenic, Boron,
Nickel, Silicon,
Other
Trace Elements:
Aluminum, Bromine,
Cadmium, Germanium,
Lead, Lithium,
Rubidium, Tin,
Vanadium
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Folic Acid (Folate, Vitamin B-9)
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Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin.
Folic acid is a B vitamin that plays an important role DNA
and RNA synthesis, production of red blood cells and maintenance of the
nervous system.
Because folic acid has functions in DNA synthesis and
nervous system maintenance, it has been linked to growth and development
of the fetus during pregnancy. Clinical evidence clearly shows a
beneficial effect of adequate folic acid intake in reducing the risk of
brain and spinal cord birth defects.
Due to its role in red blood cell formation, homocysteine metabolism and
the fact that deficiency of folic acid results in megaloblastic anemia,
supplemental levels are often associated with maintenance of energy levels
and heart health.
It is abundantly clear that an adequate intake of folic acid is essential
during pregnancy. Overwhelming evidence is available to show women given
folic acid supplements during pregnancy have a lower incidence of
delivering babies with neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.
Oral contraceptives ("the pill") have been associated with lower
folate levels in women who conceived soon after they stop taking the pill.
In some cases, former contraceptive users and women who have delivered
babies with neural tube defects may especially benefit from supplemental
levels of folate in their diets
The U.S. Department of Health recommends that pregnant women (and those
trying to conceive) should take a daily folic acid supplement of 400 mcg
(0.4mg). The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all women of
childbearing age consume the same amount of folic acid each day to
decrease the risk of having a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect (just
in case). Three strategies are available to women to achieve this goal:
eat more foods with naturally occurring folate (fruits/veggies); eat foods
fortified with folic acid; or use dietary supplements.
Fruits and veggies are the best dietary source (think
folic – "foliage"), with dark leafy greens, oranges and orange
juice, beans and peas leading the way.
IMPORTANCE:
- Necessary for DNA & RNA synthesis, which is
essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells
- essential to the formation of red blood cells by its
action on the bone marrow
- aids in amino acid metabolism
- gastrointestinal disorders
- anemia
- Vitamin B-12 deficiency
- pre-mature gray hair
Liquid Folic Acid |
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