Biogen Folate for Her provides 500mcg of MagnafolateTM per serving to support maternal tissue growth during pregnancy and help reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily before and during early pregnancy.
It also promotes protein metabolism, aids in the formation of red blood cells, and contributes to overall health maintenance.
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Why folate is important
Developing babies require folate (vitamin B9) to reduce the risk of congenital abnormalities and birth defects related to the brain and spine (known as neural tube defects), and taking a folic acid supplement can help to increase folate in the body.
One study1 suggests that a folic acid supplement may help to prevent heart and birth defects in your baby’s mouth, such as cleft lips and palates.
And folate deficiency has been associated with abnormalities in mothers, causing conditions such as anaemia and peripheral neuropathy.
Another study2 showed that women who take folic acid supplements before falling pregnant conceive at a higher rate.
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Optimal absorption
Each serving of Biogen Folate for Her provides 500mcg of MagnafolateTM, a patent-protected crystalline form of calcium salt (L-5-MTHF Ca) developed in 2012.
The stable structure of the C-crystal form leads to less compound impurities, higher efficiency due to better absorption and a longer shelf life.
References:
- Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2019 Oct; 9(Suppl 2): S424–S433. Doi: 10.21037/cdt.2019.02.03.
- Clin Med Insights Womens Health. 2019; 12: 1179562X19843868. Published online 2019 Apr 23. doi: 10.1177/1179562X19843868.
Author: Pedro van Gaalen
When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.
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