Folic Acid & Vitamin B12 Caps
Folic acid (folate) is a member of the B-complex family. It is found in abundance in leafy green vegetables, but is often deficient in the standard American diet. Folic acid participates in a coenzyme reaction that synthesizes DNA needed for cell growth and new cell formation, and helps convert vitamin B12 to one of its coenzyme forms (135-137)
Folic acid provides the following health benefits:
* Helps promote healthy DNA function (138)
* Maintains already normal homocysteine levels, which is important for heart health (139-142)
* Participates in the utilization of sugar and carbohydrates (143)
* Promotes healthier skin (135)
* Helps maintain a healthy GI tract (144)
* Maintains healthy endothelial function (145)
* Improves mild memory problems associated with aging (146)
A deficiency of folate can result in impaired cell division and protein synthesis. With diminished replacement of healthy red blood cells and intestinal cells, a decline in GI tract function can ensue. The systemic need for folate increases in certain states in which increased cell multiplication is needed. Chronic use of medications such as aspirin and antacids can interfere with the natural synthesis of folate (147)
References
135. BMC Dev Biol. 2003 Jul 29;3(1):6.
136. Prog Nucleic Acid Res Mol Biol. 2001;67:131-62.
137. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 1979;49(2):220-8.
138. Curr Drug Metab. 2002 Apr;3(2):211-23
139. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 May;77(5):1318-23.
140. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 Aug;23(8):1879-86.
141. Nutrition. 2007 Mar;23(3):242-7.
142. Int J Cardiol. 2007 Jun 12;118(3):345-9.
143. Arch Vet Pol. 1993;33(3-4):217-21.
144. Eur J Cancer Prev. 1994 Nov;3(6):473-9.
145. Am J Cardiol. 2007 Feb 15;99(4):476-81.
146. Lancet. 2007 Jan 20;369(9557):208-16.
147. J Lab Clin Med. 1984 Jun;103(6):944-8.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 200
Amount Per Serving
Folic Acid 800 mcg
Vitamin B12 300 mcg
Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin, beet root powder.
Contains yeast and rice.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, gluten, or corn. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Note
Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect. Women of childbearing age should consume 800 mcg of folate daily.
Folic acid provides the following health benefits:
* Helps promote healthy DNA function (138)
* Maintains already normal homocysteine levels, which is important for heart health (139-142)
* Participates in the utilization of sugar and carbohydrates (143)
* Promotes healthier skin (135)
* Helps maintain a healthy GI tract (144)
* Maintains healthy endothelial function (145)
* Improves mild memory problems associated with aging (146)
A deficiency of folate can result in impaired cell division and protein synthesis. With diminished replacement of healthy red blood cells and intestinal cells, a decline in GI tract function can ensue. The systemic need for folate increases in certain states in which increased cell multiplication is needed. Chronic use of medications such as aspirin and antacids can interfere with the natural synthesis of folate (147)
References
135. BMC Dev Biol. 2003 Jul 29;3(1):6.
136. Prog Nucleic Acid Res Mol Biol. 2001;67:131-62.
137. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 1979;49(2):220-8.
138. Curr Drug Metab. 2002 Apr;3(2):211-23
139. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 May;77(5):1318-23.
140. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 Aug;23(8):1879-86.
141. Nutrition. 2007 Mar;23(3):242-7.
142. Int J Cardiol. 2007 Jun 12;118(3):345-9.
143. Arch Vet Pol. 1993;33(3-4):217-21.
144. Eur J Cancer Prev. 1994 Nov;3(6):473-9.
145. Am J Cardiol. 2007 Feb 15;99(4):476-81.
146. Lancet. 2007 Jan 20;369(9557):208-16.
147. J Lab Clin Med. 1984 Jun;103(6):944-8.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 200
Amount Per Serving
Folic Acid 800 mcg
Vitamin B12 300 mcg
Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin, beet root powder.
Contains yeast and rice.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, gluten, or corn. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Note
Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect. Women of childbearing age should consume 800 mcg of folate daily.
