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Active Folate 1000 (90 Capsules)
Formula rich in biologically active folate • Helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) when taken daily before becoming pregnant and in early pregnancy • Helps prevent folate deficiency • Helps the body metabolize protein and form red blood cells • Provides 1,000 mcg of folate daily from Metafolin® Active Folate 1000 provides 1,000 mcg of folate daily from Metafolin® - a pure, physiologically active and bioavailable form of folate naturally found in food.1 Folate is primarily involved in cell division and is necessary for nucleotide and red blood cell synthesis.2 Folate requirements increase during pregnancy due to increased cell division and metabolism necessary for healthy placental and fetal development.3 Unfortunately, approximately 20% of Canadian women of childbearing age do not achieve the recommended amount of folate for pregnancy.3 Supplementation has proven to be the most effective method of increasing folate levels, yielding superior results to dietary intake.3 Daily supplementation of 400 mcg of folic acid during the first trimester helps reduce the development of NTDs by approximately 50% , However, 800 mcg daily may help reduce the risk by nearly 70%.4 REFERENCES 1. EMD Millipore Corporation. (2015). Key Benefits of Metafolin®. Retrieved from: http://www.emdmillipore.com. 2. Crider, KS, Yang, TP, Berry, RJ, Bailey, LB. Adv. Nutr. 2012, 3: 21-38. 3. Lamers, Y. Ann Nutr Metab. 2011, 59(1): 32-7. 4. Osterhues, A, Ali, N.-E., Michels, KB. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2013, 53: 1180-1190.
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