Puritan's Pride Folic Acid is a dietary supplement containing folic acid.
Proper functioning of the nervous system
Reducing the risk of cancer
Prevention of megaloblastic anemia
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Decreased homocysteine levels
Proper development of the fetus
Maintaining adequate folate levels is essential for the proper course of pregnancy and the prevention of congenital malformations.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is an organic compound consisting of pteridine residues, para-aminobenzoic acid and glutamic acid. Folic acid is converted in the body to 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate and then to the active form of levomolic acid folate (5-MTHF). This compound has a multidirectional effect on the body and is necessary for its proper functioning.
The active form of folate is a cofactor for enzymes that synthesize compounds needed by cells, such as DNA and RNA. Therefore, the correct supply of folic acid is especially important for rapidly dividing tissues, fetal tissues or bone marrow. In addition, folates provide the one-carbon radicals required for synthesis and biochemical transformations, among others adrenaline, noradrenaline or thyroxine. Also involved in the production of neuroprotective myelin sheaths.
Folic acid supplements are recommended primarily for pregnant women, who are particularly susceptible to deficiencies in this compound. Numerous scientific studies have shown that folic acid supplementation before conception and during pregnancy prevents embryogenesis disorders, especially the formation of neural tube defects. Neural tube defects manifest, among others, anencephaly or meningitis. In addition, folic acid deficiency affects newborn weight loss, pregnancy complications, and increases the risk of miscarriage.
The active form of folic acid causes a decrease in homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an amino acid that is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. High levels of homocysteine in the blood, due to the intensification of lipid peroxidation processes and the effect on damage to blood vessels, can cause the development of atherosclerotic lesions and strokes. Levomolic acid, along with vitamins B6 and B12, is involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, causing a decrease in the level of his blood as a result of transethylation to methionine or transsulfuration to cystathionine.
Folic acid prevents the development of megaloblastic anemia. Folic acid, participating in the synthesis of nucleic acids (DNA components), is essential for the proper production of red blood cells. Folic acid deficiency leads to megalocytes, erythrocytes with impaired structure and function. Megalocytes have a larger volume and a shorter survival time. Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia develop. Pregnant women are particularly at risk of developing megaloblastic anemia due to their increased need for folic acid.
Therefore, Puritan's Pride Folic Acid is a dietary supplement recommended to supplement the diet with folate, especially for pregnant women and those planning pregnancy, taking hormonal contraceptives, for people who drink alcohol, and for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Suggested Use: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
