{"product_id":"folic-acid-800-mcg-250tab-puritans-pride","title":"Folic Acid 800 mcg 250 Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolic acid, or vitamin B-9, is one of the most important vitamins for women of childbearing age and during pregnancy. It prevents neural tube defects in the fetus and helps build DNA and form blood cells. Puritan's Pride offers it at 800 mcg in an economical 250-tablet pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery essential before and during the first trimester — prevents serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps treat and prevent anemia in combination with iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant for everyone to build new cells and repair DNA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250-tablet pack is economical and very suitable for long-term use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor any woman thinking about pregnancy — start at least 3 months before getting pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout pregnancy especially the first trimester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor those suffering from anemia or folic acid deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolic Acid (Vitamin B9) 800mcg: prenatal-support dose — critical for DNA synthesis, neural tube development, and red blood cell formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspecially important for women of childbearing age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne tablet daily — can be taken with or without food as you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor pregnant women and those planning pregnancy, take the daily dose regularly without skipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be taken with vitamin B-12 as they complement each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high doses of folic acid can mask B-12 deficiency — make sure to also check your B-12 levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you take epilepsy medications, consult your doctor as folic acid may affect their efficacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry place away from sunlight and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs folic acid for men too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes! Folic acid is important for everyone for cell health and blood formation. For men specifically it plays a role in sperm health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between folic acid and folate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolate is the natural form found in food, and folic acid is the synthetic form in supplements. Your body converts both, but some people have difficulty converting and need active folate (methylfolate).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 800 mcg too much? International recommendations say 400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e400 mcg is the minimum preventive dose. 800 mcg is safer and more effective especially for pregnant women who need more compensation. Completely safe at this dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"AlFouad Pharmacies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51279223095599,"sku":"86040","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/9550\/0847\/files\/Folic-Acid-800-Mcg-250TAB-Puritans-Pride-_D8_B4_D8_B1_D9_83_D9_87.webp?v=1754297905","url":"https:\/\/alfouadpharmacies.com\/en\/products\/folic-acid-800-mcg-250tab-puritans-pride","provider":"AlFouad Pharmacies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}