* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
Herbest Folic Acid is one of the B-vitamins and like all of the B-vitamins is central to long term health.
The forerunner of cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, and the incidence of fetal neural tube defects, are thought to be associated with a folic acid deficiency. Lack of folic acid is one of the most common vitamin deficiency in North America.
Neural tube defects include spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the spinal column, and the failure to form part or all of the brain. Folic acid is a critical component in the formation of DNA and is also crucial in fetus development during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately this is a time when most women do not realize that they are expecting. For this reason, a daily supplementation of at least 400 micrograms is recommended in the child-bearing years.
Contraceptives seem to interfere with the cellular uptake of folic acid, and they may be an important factor in the appearance of abnormal cells in a pap smear, referred to as cervical dysplasia. Women using a contraceptive, should discuss with their doctor supplementation at 10 mg per day. This dose is very unusual but has been clinically determined for treating or preventing abnormal cervical cell changes that could progress to cancer.
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Directions
Directions: 1 to 2 tablets daily or as directed by a physician. Keep out of reach of children.
Dosage is normally recommended at 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) per day to reduce risk for neural tube birth defects. However, an 800 to 1000 mcgs dosage per day is optimal and well tolerated. Folic acid can hide a vitamin B-12 deficiency, so consult your physician to rule this out if using folic acid for perceived anemia.
Note: For adult use only. For therapeutic use only.
Epileptics should use extreme caution at high doses (greater than 1 mg/d) since increased seizure activity can result.
Label Information
Hermetic seal under cap for safety and freshness. Contains no artificial preservatives, color, dairy, sweeteners, starch, wheat or yeast.
For product freshness protect from humidity.
Additional Information
Women face special challenges throughout their lives from skin and complexion concerns to PMS or urinary tract infections, to menopause and increased risk of osteoporosis. Women negotiate their busy lives looking for natural solutions to their health concerns and often as the caregivers for their families. There are many natural health supplements that can help reduce health concerns and suffering, and improve the quality of life. Webber's herbest line offers women a range of nutritional and herbal solutions.
For 50 years the webber name has been trusted in North American households as the source of Vitamin E. Now webber naturals is a 'natural' extension, bringing consumers a wide range of vitamins, minerals, herbs and special supplements to meet their families' health and nutrition needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
