Folic Acid

Product Highlights

• Easily incorporate Folic Acid into your routine and maintain consistency during the periconceptional period with small, easy-to-swallow capsules
• Provides 400mcg of folic acid per serving
• May positively affect BMI in women with PCOS*

Folic acid, the synthetic form of natural vitamin B-9 (folate), is especially important for prenatal health. Specifically, for women who are pregnant or might become pregnant, folic acid may be beneficial for preventing pregnancy complications such as neural tube defects (NTDs) and preterm birth*. And if you have PCOS, research has shown that it may positively affect BMI*.

Ingredients (per serve): Folic Acid (400mcg).

Other ingredients: HPMC capsule shell, microcrystalline cellulose & magnesium stearate.

Folic Acid may:

• Reduce BMI in women with PCOS*
• Prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in infants*
• Enhance cognitive development in children, including verbal and performance IQ*
• Decrease homocysteine levels, important for hormonal health*
• Prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preeclampsia*
• Reduce the risk of preterm birth*
• Reduce ovulation issues*

• Safe whilst TTC
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
• Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly

FDA & Product Disclaimer

*FDA regulations strictly prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

*The information and products presented on this website are not intended as a substitute for the advice or medical care of a qualified physician. No action should be taken solely on its content. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment.

*Dietary supplements supplied by Health & Balance Vitamins Pty Ltd should always be consumed as part of a holistic plan that incorporates nutrition, exercise, stress management and quality sleep. We do not recommend using this product in the absence of the aforementioned lifestyle factors.

*This product is a dietary supplement.

References

Jafari, A., Gholizadeh, E., Sadrmanesh, O., Tajpour, S., Yarizadeh, H., Zamani, B., & Sohrabi, Z. (2022). The effect of folic acid supplementation on body weight and body mass index: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.

Zhang, Y., Liu, J., Zhang, L., Jin, L., & Li, Z. (2023). Periconceptional folic acid use and its effects on neural tube defects—Five Counties, Shanxi Province, China, 2010–2016. China CDC Weekly, 5(36), 803.

Xia, Y., Huang, L., Long, Z., Chen, Y., Gao, L., Hua, R., ... & Wang, Y. (2023). The association of preconceptional folic acid supplementation with gestational age and preterm birth risk in twin pregnancies: a prospective cohort study in China. European Journal of Nutrition, 1-13.

McNulty, H., Rollins, M., Cassidy, T., Caffrey, A., Marshall, B., Dornan, J., ... & Pentieva, K. (2019). Effect of continued folic acid supplementation beyond the first trimester of pregnancy on cognitive performance in the child: a follow-up study from a randomized controlled trial (FASSTT Offspring Trial). BMC medicine, 17(1), 1-11.

Kim, M. W., Ahn, K. H., Ryu, K. J., Hong, S. C., Lee, J. S., Nava-Ocampo, A. A., ... & Kim, H. J. (2014). Preventive effects of folic acid supplementation on adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. PLoS One, 9(5), e97273.

Gaskins, A. J., Mumford, S. L., Chavarro, J. E., Zhang, C., Pollack, A. Z., Wactawski-Wende, J., ... & Schisterman, E. F. (2012). The impact of dietary folate intake on reproductive function in premenopausal women: a prospective cohort study.

Can Folic Acid be taken with birth control?

Yes

Should I continue it once i become pregnant?

Absolutely, it is important before and during pregnancy. When the baby is developing early during pregnancy, folic acid helps form the neural tube. Folic acid is very important because it can help prevent some major birth defects of the baby's brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida).

Take 1 capsule per day, ideally in the mornings.