Blackmores I-Folic

It contains both iodine and folic acid, which are important preconception nutrients. Iodine is an essential nutrient required for normal thyroid function, and is important for a baby's brain development, visual skills, motor skills and hearing. Folic acid, if taken prior to conception, may reduce the risk of women having a child with birth defects of the brain and/or spinal cord, such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also one of the nutrients necessary for the production of normal red blood cells.

Features and benefits

Optimises folic acid and iodine levels.
Provides iodine to promote the development of baby's brain, eyesight & hearing.
Provides folic acid that may reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain &/or spinal cord such as spina bifida if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and during pregnancy.
1-a-day-dose.
Small, easy to swallow tablet.
5 month's supply in 1 bottle.

How Blackmores I-Folic works

A recent study* showed that the iodine status of Australian and New Zealand pregnant women appears to be declining and inadequate iodine intake is re-emerging as a widespread problem in the general population.
Iodine is important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland as it is an essential nutrient required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones affect almost every cell in the body, regulating oxygen use, metabolic rate and cellular metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important for the normal development of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems of children.
Due to its role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, an adequate supply of iodine is needed during pregnancy and shortly after birth for the physical and mental development of the baby. Iodine plays an important role in foetal brain development. Optimising iodine levels before pregnancy can take up to 5 months.
Folic acid plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis and so is critical in cellular division. In order to divide properly cells need adequate folic acid. The development and growth of a foetus involves constant cell division, which can lead to an increase in the mother's demand for folate. Supplementation of folate may reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in the unborn child.

^*Li M, et al. Asia Pacific Journal Clinical Nutrition 2001; 10(3):200-3

Proudly Supporting

Blackmores proudly supports the Australian Thyroid Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation supporting optimal thyroid health.

Dosage

Adults - Take 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Contraindications & Cautions

Not to be taken with Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Formula or other folate supplements.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if suffering from a thyroid condition.