Folic acid – A synthetic form of one of the B-complex vitamins, used in treating anemia.

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It is used in our bodies to make new cells. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine. These birth defects are called neural tube defects or NTDs. Women need to take folic acid every day starting before they are pregnant to help prevent NTDs.

A woman’s body uses folic acid to make healthy new cells for her baby. Scientists are not sure how folic acid works to prevent birth defects, but they do know that it is needed for making the cells that will form a baby’s brain, spine, organs, skin, and bones.

Every woman needs folic acid for the healthy new cells her body makes every day . . . even if she is not planning to get pregnant.

The Vemma™ Nutrition Program provides the following benefits:

Protects and supports a healthy heart.*

Supports cardiovascular health and helps healthy red blood cell formation and nervous system functioning.* Maintains healthy levels of the amino acid homocysteine.* Protects cellular function and supports healthy cholesterol levels.* Provides B vitamins at heart-healthy levels.* As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease.**

Helps create and maintain healthy skin, eyes, teeth, gums and hair.* Helps promote good vision, night vision and supports eye health.*

Plays an important role in protein and carbohydrate absorption and metabolism.* Assists in energy conversion, the production of energy from glucose and supports energy production.*

Supports the immune system and enhances immune response.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.**However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.

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