Active Folate 1000

Rich formula with biologically active folate Helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily before pregnancy and during the early stages of pregnancy Helps prevent folate deficiency Helps the body metabolize proteins and form red blood cells Provides 1,000 mcg of folate per day from Metafolin® Active Folate 1000 provides 1,000 mcg per day of folate from Metafolin®, a pure, bioavailable and physiologically active form of folate found naturally in food. Folate functions primarily in cell division and is required for the synthesis of nucleotides and red blood cells. Folate requirements increase during pregnancy due to cell division and the metabolism necessary for healthy placental and fetal development. Unfortunately, approximately 20% of Canadian women of childbearing age do not meet the recommended intake of folate for pregnancy. Supplementation has been shown to be the most effective method of increasing folate levels and to provide superior results to dietary intake. A daily supplement of 400 mcg of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy can reduce the risk of neural tube defects by approximately 50%. However, a daily intake of 800 mcg could reduce the risk by nearly 70%.