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Folic Acid 400 Mcg
by Douglas Labs
90 Tablets
Water-Soluble Essential B Vitamin
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Folic Acid 400 mcg, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 100% of the recommended dietary intake for folic acid in an easy to swallow
tablet.
FUNCTIONS
Folic acid is a water-soluble essential B vitamin found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and beans. Research has established that supplementation with folic acid before and during the first two months of pregnancy can prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses in women. The U.S. Public Health Service has recommended that women of childbearing age take a supplement containing 400 mcg of folic acid every day to reduce the risk of a pregnancy affected by neural tube defects.*
In addition to its prevention of serious birth defects, folic acid plays a key role in the metabolism of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a form of sulfur containing amino acid that is created in the body from methionine, an essential amino acid derived solely from dietary intake. High plasma levels of homocysteine appear to injure the vasculature, impairing the functional abilities of endothelial and smooth muscle cells. Elevated homocysteine also appears to be thrombogenic. Suboptimal intake of several B vitamins, including folic acid, in addition to renal failure and genetic defects in homocysteine metabolism, can all contribute to abnormal homocysteine levels.*
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Supplement FactsServing Size: One (1) Bisect Tablet
Servings Per Container: 90 | | | | Amount
Per Serving | Daily
Value | | Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | |
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Cellulose, Stearates (Vegetable Source) |
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| As a dietary supplement, one (1) tablet daily, or more as directed by physician. |
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| Keep out of the reach of children. ... Store in a cool, dry place. ... Do not use if outer seal is missing. |
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| This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial coloring/flavoring. |
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| Metabolism, Pregnancy Nutrition, Vitamin Deficiency |
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Abby SL, Harris IM, Harris KM. Homocysteine and cardiovascular disease. J Am Board Fam Pract 1998;11:391-8.
Aronow WS, Ahn C. Association between plasma homocysteine and peripheral arterial disease in older persons. Coron Artery Dis 1998;9:49-50.
JG, Eskes TK, Steegers-Theunissen RP. Low-dose folic acid supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine concentrations: a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:99-104.
den Heijer M, Brouwer IA, Bos GM, Blom HJ, van der Put NM, Spaans AP, Rosendaal FR, Thomas CM, Haak HL, Wijermans PW, Gerrits WB. Vitamin supplementation reduces blood homocysteine levels: a controlled trial in patients with venous thrombosis and healthy volunteers. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol
1998;18:356-61.
Giles WH, Kittner SJ, Anda RF, Croft JB, Casper ML. Serum folate and risk for ischemic stroke. First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey epidemiologic follow-up study. Stroke 1995;26:1166-70.
Green R, Miller JW. Folate deficiency beyond megaloblastic anemia: hyperhomocysteinemia and other manifestations of dysfunctional folate status. Semin Hematol 1999;36:47-64. |
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