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 […]
Berocca – Packed with Vitamins and Minerals Berocca is a high dose formulation of B and C vitamins plus other essential minerals. These key nutrients work in synergy to help you to perform at your best and get the most out of the day ahead. Berocca is free from artificial stimulants, so offers a healthy […]
Unlike ordinary multivitamins Multibionta 50+ contains a unique blend of probiotics combined with essential vitamins and minerals to support your natural metabolism for long-term health and vitality. Multibionta 50+ also includes Lutein and Bilberry for healthy vision, and Ginseng for energy and vitality. The probiotics are protected through the stomach by the coating on the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]