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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]