Folic acid with vitamin B12 food supplement tabletsQueen's Award 4 Times Winner. From UK's No 1 Vitamin Company. Made to High Standards of Quality Control. Ultra is Not Tested on Animals. No Artificial Colours or Preservatives. No Lactose. Gluten Free. No Yeast. No Preservatives Artificial or Colours. Suitable for vegans.Produced to High Quality Standards Ultra™ Folic Acid provides an effective level of this vital vitamin, produced to GMP* standards of quality control. *GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice Optimum strength, premium quality Ultra™ Folic Acid from Vitabiotics is formulated with 400μg folic acid, carefully balanced with 5μg vitamin B12. Folic Acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9, is important for men and women of all ages for general wellbeing. Immune system Folate and vitamin B12 contribute to normal immune system function. Tiredness and fatigue Vitamin B12 also contributes to normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Before conception and during pregnancy The UK Department of Health recommend that women planning for a baby should take a supplement containing 400μg of folic acid from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. Supplemental folic acid†† intake increases maternal folate status. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus. †† For women of child-bearing age the beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental folic acid daily intake of 400μg for at least one month before and up to three month before ad up to three months after conception. Folic acid is also beneficial beyond 12 weeks as it contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division and also contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Folate and vitamin B12 contribute to normal immune system function
Vitamin B12 also contributes to normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Folic acid is also beneficial beyond 12 weeks as it contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division and also contributes to normal red blood cell formation
Warnings
Food supplements must not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.<br>As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, have epilepsy, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients. Made in a site that may handle nuts. Not suitable for children.
. †NRV - Nutrient Reference Value, μg - microgram
Typical values
Av. per Tablet
Folic Acid
400µg
Vitamin B12
5µg
Preparation and Usage
Directions One tablet per day with your main meal. Swallow with water or a cold drink. Not to be chewed. Do not exceed the recommended intake.
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