Folic Acid 800µg - 250 Tablets

Folic acid: important for cell division and blood formation

The water-soluble vitamin B9 (folic acid) is mainly found in green leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and spinach, and is found in small amounts in some types of fruit. Folic acid is extremely susceptible because the vitamin is sensitive to light, oxygen and heat and is easily soluble in water. For this reason, excessive watering and excessive storage and cooking times should be avoided. Already 50% are lost with a storage time of only 3 days and 90% are destroyed by boiling for 2 minutes.

Avoid a folic acid deficiency

Various foods such as breakfast cereals, dairy products, salt and soft drinks are already fortified with folic acid. Because eating habits and the reasons for a certain food choice are very different, not all sections of the population benefit equally from this enrichment. It is therefore beneficial to ensure adequate intake by taking a dietary supplement.

Folic acid - what for?

Vitamin B9 is important for cell division and maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Together with vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and B12, it is involved in blood formation and the formation of red blood cells.
Folic acid is also an important one Vitamin for the amino acid synthesis, a good mental balance and the immune system. In addition, B9 together with B6 and B12 ensure a normal homocysteine value in the blood.

The pregnancy vitamin

Since 1995, five scientific societies (including the German Society for Nutrition and the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics) have been recommending that women add folic acid for a period of at least four weeks before conception until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy.

Fairvital folic acid tablets

• important before and during pregnancy
• for a lot of energy
• promotes blood formation
• supports a good psychological balance
• Bulk pack for 250 days
• vegetarian and vegan
• gluten-free, lactose-free, fructose-free
• without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide