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Folic Acid And Metafolin Explained
Folic Acid and Metafolin®
It's a wonderful feeling knowing that your baby is developing superbly well and is both healthy and happy during its nine-month stay in the womb. It's good to know, too, that there are things you can do to help bring that about. As the latest research by nutritionists shows, both folic acid and folate-rich food have an important role to play.
Although your diet may contain folate, in most cases it will not be enough to meet your requirements during pregnancy, let alone those who are eating for two. Fruit, vegetables and whole-grain foods in particular are excellent sources of folate. Like other vitamins, however, folate is very delicate. It disappears rapidly even under normal storage conditions and even faster during cooking.
Folic Acid and Metafolin® - why are they so important?
Now, we've spent time talking about how important folate and other nutrients are to you and your baby. No doubt you have been asking yourself why they are so necessary. The answer is quite simple: Folic acid and Metafolin® are important for cell division and blood formation. As such, they make an indispensable contribution to your child's development and growth. And of course, as we all know, that's what matters most!
Folic Acid, Metafolin® and Vitamins – a good combination.
As we have seen, folic acid and Metafolin® are important because they help in the healthy development of your baby’s neural tube'. But the list of nutrients doesn't stop there! Our bodies also need a whole range of B vitamins to perform certain functions. These are vital for blood formation and important metabolic functions as well as for the nerves and muscles, so they are pretty handy to have around!
The Product also contains a good dose of vitamins C and E. Vitamin C is also one of the most important vitamins when it comes to supporting the body's immune system. That makes it pretty much indispensable. Vitamin E does all kind of important work. It helps maintain healthy blood vessels and is necessary for cell protection from damage caused by free radicals such as the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in red blood cell membranes. That brings us on to two more important nutrients. First, let's take a look at iodine.
