Folic acid, a member of the B-complex vitamins, is a water-soluble vitamin that is unstable in heat and light. Dietary supplies of folic acid are in the polyglutamate form which is then converted in the wall of the small intestine to the monoglutamate form before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Folic acid is synthesized by intestinal bacteria in the large intestine (colon), and absorption occurs in the upper part of the small intestine and is stored in the liver. Folic acid can be chemically synthesized for industrial production.
Folic acid acts as a coenzyme with vitamins C and B12 in numerous essential metabolic reactions. It acts as a carbon carrier in the formation of heme (iron containing protein in hemoglobin) and is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Folic acid is required to make "SAMe" (S-adenosyl methionine). It is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids, is essential for proper growth. 1/2 of all women are deficient in folic acid. Women of child-bearing years should consider folic acid supplementation to avoid the possibilities of bearing children with neural tube defects1 and birth defects. Helps reduce homocysteine levels (amino acid that encourages arterial plaque buildup). Helps prevent spina bifida, cleft palate and cleft lip formation.
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Supplement FactsServing Size 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 100
Amount Per TabletFolic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Calcium
(as dicalcium phosphate) 50 mg 5%
Other Ingredients:Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Silica, Vegetable Cellulose.
Directions:As a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) serving daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Solgar’s Folic Acid Tablets are free of corn, yeast, wheat, soy and dairy products and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.
