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.
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 […]
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 […]
Seas has been supporting family health since 1935. Seven Seas 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. Studies have shown that these are essential to good health. Feel the joy […]
Vitamin C is a vital component in the formation of collagen and so it is important for the growth and repair of blood vessels, teeth, gums and bones. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, effective in preventing excess oxygen build up in body tissues. It helps to defend the body against the damaging effects of […]
Valupak Multivitamins & Iron are essential to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems, providing the building blocks for enzymes, hormones and such like which help to control the many chemical reactions which occur continuously in the body. Iron forms part of the haemoglobin in the blood which helps transport oxygen to body […]
Pregnacare is a scientifically developed formulation of 19 important vitamins and minerals, that contain vitamin B12, and also includes folic acid at exactly the level recommended for the development of the unborn baby. Other essential vitamins and minerals shown to help maintain a healthy pregnancy are also included. Pregnacare has been carefully developed by experts […]