Folic acid helps reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida.
The most important time to take it is from a few months before you conceive until the end of your first trimester (12 weeks).
During this period, it’s important that you are eating a healthy balanced diet as well as taking a folic acid supplement. You can also include folate-rich foods in your diet such as green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, beans, and peas; and fruits such as oranges.
Seven Seas has been supporting family health since 1935. These carefully crafted Pure Cod Liver Oil has been loved by families and passed down through the generations. It is a rich natural source of Omega-3 that includes the nutrients EPA and DHA: Contains a source of Omega-3 Supports everyday good health Helps maintain healthy bones […]
Cod liver oil is a popular supplement with older people, as it has been found to keep joints healthy and supple, and these are important benefits if you want to keep your body feeling young and active. Cod liver oil is also a rich source of EPA (eicosapentoenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeonic acid) It has […]
Osteocare contains the preferred D3 form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the form of vitamin D that is produced by the action of sunlight (UVB ultraviolet radiation) on a cholesterol-like molecule present in the skin. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it is the specific form made […]
Women may find vitamin B6 particularly beneficial, since it can help to relieve the symptoms of pre-menstrual tension, is required in higher amounts by women taking the contraceptive pill and helps to alleviate morning sickness during pregnancy. The range of B vitamins work most effectively when taken together. Without vitamin B6 the body cannot properly […]
Unlike ordinary multivitamins Multibionta 50+ contains a unique blend of probiotics combined with essential vitamins and minerals to support your natural metabolism for long-term health and vitality. Multibionta 50+ also includes Lutein and Bilberry for healthy vision, and Ginseng for energy and vitality. The probiotics are protected through the stomach by the coating on the […]
Women are increasingly looking to maintain health naturally during the menopause. Menopace is an effective formulation of 21 nutrients, which can be taken alongside or independently of HRT. In independent consumer tests up to 85% of women found it helpful in maintaining all round good health. The secretion of ovarian hormones oestrogen and progesterone declines […]