Folate 500mcg 90 Tablets by Blackmores

Blackmores Folate 500mcg if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy may reduce the risk of a woman having a child with birth defects o …

Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid which, if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of women having a child with birth defects of the brain and/or spinal cord, such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also one of the nutrients necessary for the production of normal red blood cells.Features and benefitsMay reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain &/or spinal cord, such as spina bifida and anencephaly, if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and during pregnancy. Convenient one a day dosage.How it worksFolate, also called folic acid, plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis and so is critical in cellular division. In order to divide properly cells need adequate folic acid. The development and growth of a foetus involves constant cell division, which can lead to an increase in the mother’s demand for folate. Supplementation of folate is recommended for at least one month prior to conception and during pregnancy, and may reduce the risk of neural tube de