Description
Folic acid is a crucial vitamin that supports cardiovascular health and serves as an essential prenatal vitamin for women of childbearing age. Developing fetuses and newborns require specific nutritional support for their bones, eyes, immunity, and nervous systems, alongside their basic nutritional needs. Folic acid is vital for normal, healthy cell division and supports nerve and brain development. There is considerable overlap between the nutritional needs of mothers (and prospective mothers) and their developing fetuses, making folic acid equally important for both.
Regarding cardiovascular health, folic acid is necessary for the normal metabolism of homocysteine. If homocysteine is not metabolized properly, it can negatively impact cardiovascular health over time. While folic acid is present in many foods, having 170% of the Recommended Dietary Intake in one convenient tablet is beneficial for those aiming to maintain optimal prenatal and cardiovascular health.