Bluebonnet Nutrition Folic Acid 800mcg

It helps your body make new cells (for example, blood cells, brain cells, skin, hair, and nails). Every new cell in the body needs folate. Folic acid is especially important during early pregnancy, because it helps the neural tube which becomes the brain and spine develop. 

Folate (vitamin B-9) is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine.  Research on use of folate and oral folic acid supplements for specific conditions shows:

• Birth defects. Research has shown that folic acid supplements can prevent birth defects of the neural tube. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin — ideally starting three months before conception — can help ensure women get enough of this essential nutrient.
• Folic acid deficiency. Nutritional folate deficiency is treated with oral folic acid supplements. This type of deficiency is no longer a problem in many countries that fortify foods such as cereal and pasta with folic acid.
• Heart and blood vessel disease and stroke. Folic acid works with vitamins B-6 and B-12 to control high levels of homocysteine in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels might increase your risk of diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease).
• Cancer. Some research suggests that folate might reduce the risk of various cancers.
• Depression. Some evidence suggests that folic acid might be helpful in treating depression.
• Dementia. There isn't enough evidence to support folic acid supplementation for the prevention of dementia.