Why Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 are Essential
Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9, plays a vital role in the body, particularly for women planning a pregnancy. The UK Department of Health recommends that women trying to conceive and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 400µg of folic acid to help increase maternal folate status. Adequate folate intake is important as low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus. Folic acid also contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
Alongside folic acid, Vitamin B12 is included for its synergistic benefits, supporting a range of bodily functions essential for general wellbeing for men and women of all ages. This includes its role in:
- Normal red blood cell formation
- The process of cell division
- Normal functioning of the immune system
- Normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
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