BioCare Folguard - Folic Acid With Vitamin B12 - 30 x 400mcg Vegicaps
Folguard is an ideal dietary supplement for women, providing folic acid and vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is provided in the active form hydroxycobalamine.
Folic acid and vitamin B12 are best taken together, as folic acid taken alone can mask vitamin B12 deficiency and anaemia.
Features of Folguard:
- Folic acid is required both prior to and during pregnancy;
- Folic acid helps regulate cell growth in the gastrointestinal tract;
- Folic acid is essential for the growth and reproduction of cells, particularly red blood cells;
- Folic acid is involved in the function of RNA and DNA during protein synthesis;
- Folic acid helps regulate histamine levels in the body;
- Folic acid is essential for the function of the nervous system;
- Vitamin B12 is required for the production of red blood cells;
- Vitamin B12 is involved in the synthesis of the nerve insulating myelin sheath;
- Vitamin B12 is needed for the synthesis of DNA and for energy production;
- Vitamin B12 is required for the metabolism of folic acid.
Ingredients:
Bulking Agent (Cellulose), Capsule (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose & Water), Anti-caking Agents (Silica & Vegetable Magnesium Stearate), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 (as Hydroxycobalamine), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin).
Dosage Guide:
Take 1 vegicap daily with food or as professionally directed.
Contraindication:
Contra-indicated in doses of 1mg and above with individuals taking Methotrexate.