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Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid which helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly

Folate 500mcg 90 Tablets Blackmores

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What it does:

Blackmores Folate 500mcg if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of a woman having a child with birth defects of the brain and/or spinal cord.

Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid which helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly when trying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid. It helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and/or anencephaly if taken daily for one month prior to conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy. Folates assists in healthy red blood cell production, while supporting general health and wellbeing.

  • Helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida when trying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy
  • Maintains folic acid levels in the body
  • Assists healthy red blood cell production
  • Supports general health and wellbeing
  • Convenient one-a-day dosage

Blackmores Folate is a convenient dose of folic acid developed for women planning pregnancy who may not get adequate levels of folic acid in their diet.

Deficiency of folic acid is common in the general population, resulting from prolonged stress, chronic alcoholism, viral infection and liver disease. When folic acid is lacking, red blood cells become enlarged and oxygen carrying capacity is reduced, resulting in symptoms of breathlessnessheadachepallormuscle fatigue and exhaustion. Additionally, deficiency of folic acid (along with vitamin B6) is associated with elevated plasma levels of homocysteine.

If you are trying to conceive consider taking Blackmores Conceive Well Gold formulated for preconception care, it supplies nutrients that are important to support normal conception and pregnancy, including folic acid.

Once pregnant consider changing to Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold. This is a premium, comprehensive formulation which contains vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids beneficial for both mother and baby.

What is in it?

  • Folic acid 500 microgram - A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

Contains soya bean products. Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice. Not to be taken with Blackmores Conceive Well Gold, Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold, Blackmores I-Folic, or other folic acid containing supplements

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