What is Folic Acid Supplement and how does it work?
Folic
Acid is also called: Folacin, Folate, Vitamin B9. Folate is a
water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is the
synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements. Folate gets its
name from the Latin word "folium" for leaf. A key observation of
researcher Lucy Wills nearly 70 years ago led to the identification of
folate as the nutrient needed to prevent the anemia of pregnancy. Dr.
Wills demonstrated that the anemia could be corrected by a yeast
extract. Folate was identified as the corrective substance in yeast
extract in the late 1930s, and was extracted from spinach leaves in
1941.Folate
helps produce and maintain new cells . This is especially important
during periods of rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and
pregnancy. Folate is needed to make DNA and RNA, the building blocks of
cells. It also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.
Both adults and children need folate to make normal red blood cells and
prevent anemia. Folate is also essential for the metabolism of
homocysteine, and helps maintain normal levels of this amino acid.Folic
Acid is a B-complex vitamin needed by the body to manufacture red blood
cells. It helps the body make healthy new cells. A deficiency of this
vitamin causes certain types of anemia (low red blood cell count).If
a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy,
it can help prevent major birth defects of the babyï¾’s brain and spine.
Women need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. Folic acid is
very important because it can help prevent some major birth defects of
the baby's brain and spine (anencephaly and spina bifida).Research
has shown that taking folic acid before getting pregnant and in early
pregnancy lowers the risk of having a baby with certain birth defects.
This research finding led to the advice that all women who can get
pregnant should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. In order to
learn more, CDC continues to conduct folic acid research.For
folic acid to help prevent some major birth defects, a woman needs to
start taking it at least one month before she becomes pregnant and while
she is pregnant. Folic acid may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:- skin rash
- itching
- redness
- difficulty breathing
Sources:
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM)
National Institute of Health (NIH)
CDC; Medline Plus; Wikipedia
Please Note!:
The
above statements are solely for the purpose of providing extra
information about this product and in no way should be considered as
medical advice.
You
should not decide to consume this supplement based solely on what you
have read here and customers who fail to seek counsel from appropriate
health professionals assume risk of any potential ill effects.
These
statements or this product have not been evaluated by The Food And
Drug Administration (FDA) and are NOT intended to analyze, diagnose,
heal, cure, treat or prevent any disease.
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dietary supplement use only. Although their efficacy is backed by
various studies and research there is no guarantee that they will work
for everybody. Please consult your healthcare provider to confirm that
our product is right for your particular situation before you decide to
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Orders (with payment) received by 9 AM Eastern Time will be shipped by the next business day, provided the product is in stock.
If
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you immediately with a choice of refund OR expected shipping date.
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We ship via US Postal Service to all national as well as international destinations.
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We
stand behind every item we sell. If you are not satisfied with your
purchase for any reason, simply return the unused portion (unfortunately
we cannot process empty containers as returns) in original packaging
with your invoice within 14 days from delivery date for a prompt refund
less shipping.
Please contact us for authorization before returning product, unauthorized returns will be subject to a 15% restocking fee.
Only
one opened item of the same product is eligible for return. All others
of the same item must be in factory sealed original packaging for a
refund.
If more than 10 items from the order are returned, a 15% restocking fee will be applied.
We cannot process returns after 30 days.
For items damaged in transit:
USPS damaged item notice has to be sent to us to claim replacement.
The damaged product has to be returned to make the claim.
Replacement item will only be sent out after receipt and inspection of the damaged goods.
For wrong shipment received:
Claims
for wrong shipment received (right product but wrong strength (mg) or
wrong product) must be made within 2 days of receipt of shipment.
Claims
should be supported with two photographs of the shipment received -
Photo1: showing label; Photo2: showing lot # and expiry date.
The correct order will be shipped out on receipt and inspection of photographs of wrong shipment.
The
wrong shipment has to be returned UN-opened and in original condition
along with the packing slip and buyer will be charged if the item is not
received in original condition.
Buyer will be credited first class USPS rate for return shipment after receipt of wrong shipment.
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