Food supplement Folic Acid 400 from Mason Natural for your health! Folic acid is an important vitamin for pregnant women.. It is also used by women who have recently given birth or anyone interested in maintaining overall health.. This is because folate can support reproductive health, bone health, immunity, mental function and overall well-being.. Developing fetuses and newborn babies need special nutritional support for their bones, eyes, immune system and nervous system in addition to basic nutrition.. Fortunately, the mother's needs (and future mother) and developing fetuses and infants are very similar. Folic acid is equally important for both. This nutrient is essential for normal, healthy cell division.. It helps support nerve and brain development.. In fact, folic acid is so important to normal development that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends folic acid for most pregnant women to support healthy neural tube development. Folic acid has another very specific nutritional function in the body. It is necessary for the normal metabolism of homocysteine, which, if not metabolized, can impair cardiovascular health. Recommended for: • anemia • pregnancy, to reduce the risk of having a child with brain and spinal cord defects • depression • disorders of the nervous system • weakened immunity • dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract Composition: Ingredients Per Serving - 1 Tablet: Folic acid 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) Other Ingredients: whey, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium carbonate, sodium croscarmellose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate. How to use: Adults - Take 1 tablet daily, preferably with a meal, as a dietary supplement. Warnings: Do not use if you are allergic to any of the compounds. Do not exceed recommended daily serving. Consult a physician during pregnancy or lactation. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a dry and cool place. Protect from direct sunlight.