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.
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 […]
This refreshing orange flavoured fizzy drink helps deliver the well-known benefits of this vitamin including its role in cell and tissue integrity. This product contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine and should not be consumed by people with phenylketonuria. Do not take while you are undergoing a prescribed course of medical treatment without […]
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 […]
Evening primrose oil has become a preferred treatment for a number of conditions including eczema, high cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis. Evening primrose oil is also considered to have healing properties and can help with skin problems and diseases. Evening primrose oil has been shown to ease menstrual and menopausal problems for women.
Garlic has been considered as a healer for a long time and research has shown that it can help to protect the body against high blood pressure, cancer and heart problems. It is important to maintain good cardiovascular health to help your body to cope with ageing, illness and the pressures of everyday living. Garlic […]
The Cardioace formulation includes a vegetarian alternative to omega-3 fish oil, which is flaxseed oil, another source of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid). Flaxseed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are needed for health. Flaxseed oil contains the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body converts into eicosapentaenoic […]