- Since 1947
- 800 mcg Folic Acid
- Heart Health
- Prenatal Support
- Certified Gluten Free
- Non-GMO
- Wheat &; Dairy Free
- Suitable for Vegans
- Kosher Parve
- Halal
- Dietary Supplement
Folic acid is a water soluble B vitamin and member of the B complex. Folic acid intake is important for pregnant women and helps promote heart health. Folic acids helps maintain healthy levels of homocysteine already within a normal range by helping convert homocysteine into methionine. In addition, it plays a significant role in the health of red blood cells, and helps support a healthy nervous system.
Adequate folate levels may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect. Total folic acid intake should not exceed 1000 mcg (1,677 mcg DFE) per day.