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.
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 […]
Vitamin E, a fat- soluble vitamin is a highly effective antioxidant and plays an active role in the body’s immune system. Antioxidants help to neutralise reactive free radicals to stop damage in the body by oxidation. Vitamin E is a powerful natural Antioxidant whose form is easily destroyed by canning and freezing. Antioxidants help protect […]
Vitamin C plays a vital role in maintaining healthy teeth, gums, skin, connective tissue and bones. It also functions as an antioxidant and may help to maintain healthy cells and blood vessels. Vitamin C from HealthAid is specially formulated with Rosehip and Acerola to give a buffered tablet that does not irritate the stomach and […]
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 […]
Haliborange Kids Multivitamin Liquid contains 9 essential vitamins designed in line with scientific research on children’s reference nutrient intakes and ideal for every stage of your child’s development, Haliborange baby and toddler multivitamin liquid contains a balanced range of 9 essential vitamins to help maintain healthy immune defences, mental performance and healthy bones and teeth. […]
Pregnacare His & Her Conception has been specifically designed to support the nutritional requirements of men and women who are wanting to conveive.The special formula has been developed on the basis of worldwide studies showing that certain nutrients can play an important role in helping to build nutritional stores to help support good reproductive health. […]