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.
Antioxidants help to protect the body against the highly reactive chemicals called ‘free radicals’ that can damage cells. Free radicals can be formed when we breathe in pollution from the air, such as smoke, gases and tiny particles of poisonous heavy metals, like lead contained in petrol fumes. This particular combination of vitamins is proven […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pure Cod Liver Oil is also one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A and D. No other vitamin supplement supplies this unique combination of health promoting properties for the whole family. Seven Seas Pure Cod Liver Oil is a traditional remedy for the relief of joint pains and stiffness. Also used in the […]