Folic Acid Capsules

Reviewed: 04/18/2010 by Michael Chadwick

Category: Folic Acid

Known by many names, including Folate and Vitamin B9, Folic Acid is essential for many processes in the body such as the creation of red blood cells. Vitamin World's Folic Acid offer 800mgs of the important nutrient in easy to swallow, vegetarian-friendly tablets. Women who are expecting are advised by their doctors to have a diet that is rich in Folic Acid in order to decrease the possibility of birth defects. That's not only the issue Folic Acid can reduce the risk of, as studies have shown it to have a positive effect on diminishing the onset of high blood pressure. It does this by lowering homocysteine, an amino acid that restricts blood vessels and allows plaque buildup. High levels of homocysteine are commonly found in people suffering from depression, which is why many people turn to Folic Acid as an aid against it. The supplement is free of milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, sodium and preservatives. It also has no artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors.

Take one tablet daily, preferably with a meal.

There are no listed side effects.

Folic Acid