Folic acid, also known as folate is a form of the B vitamin folate and is crucial for pregnant women as it helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in the developing baby, which can lead to serious birth defects like spina bifida.
Folic acid plays a vital role in the development of the neural tube, which later forms the baby’s brain and spinal cord. It is recommended to take folic acid if you’re trying to get pregnant and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Folic acid is naturally found in various foods, particularly leafy green vegetables, beans, peas, nuts, and some fruits, as well as being added to fortified foods like cereals and breads. it is important to take a folic acid supplement because it is difficult to get the amount of folate recommended for a healthy pregnancy from food alone.
Some of the brands offering folic acid in Malaysia are:-
Appeton
Appeton Essentials Folic Acid helps to reduce risk of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) which are birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord. Appeton Essentials Folic Acid 400 mcg is ONE of the few in the market that complies 100% with USRDA (United State Recommended Dietary Allowance), RNI (Recommended Nutrient Intakes for Malaysia 2017), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Experts recommend taking 400 mcg of folic acid daily. Too little and you may not get sufficient folic acid, too much and you risk masking other nutrient deficiencies.
Hovid
Hovid Folic acid 5mg is used by doctors for replenishment of folic acid levels in people with folic acid deficiency. Folic acid 5 mg is also given to pregnant women at 1st trimester to effectively prevent a birth defect problem caused by improper development of nerves systems in the feotus. Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant take folic acid to prevent “neural tube defects”.
Iberet
LAC
LAC Folic Acid 800mcg
- Each tablet provides 800mcg of folic acid
- Ideal dose for women who are pregnant, low in blood count or having malabsorption disorders
- Vegetarian formula
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