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Source Naturals Folic Acid, 800mcg by Source Naturals
Source Naturals Folic Acid, 800mcg by Source Naturals
 


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Vitamin B9 is essential for human growth and development, encourages normal nerve and proper brain functioning, and may help reduce blood-levels of the amino acid homocysteine (elevated homocysteine levels have been implicated in increased risk of heart disease and stroke). Folic acid may also help protect against cancers of the lung, colon, and cervix, and may help slow memory decline associated with aging.

Pregnant women have an increased need for folic acid: it supports the growth of the placenta and fetus, and helps to prevent several types of birth defects, especially those of the brain and spine. Pregnant women and women of child-bearing age should take extra caution to get enough folic acid (see below for recommended amounts).

The daily U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 400 micrograms for adults. Dr. Talebi recommends 400 mcg per day as part of a B-Complex supplement that contains a full spectrum of B vitamins, including biotin, thiamine, B12, riboflavin and niacin.He recommends that women who are pregnant or nursing discuss their vitamin B9 dosage with their obstetrician/gynecologist.

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