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Folvite tablets contains a rich formulation of complex organic compounds known as folic acid (vitamin b9). Folic acid is an essential water soluble vitamin for nucleotide biosynthesis and remethylation of homocysteine. This folic acid supplement tablet helps in the production of red blood cells (rbcs), synthesis of dna, and boosts heart health. Folvite (folic acid) should be essentially used in pregnancy as it helps to protect the baby from developing birth defects. Folic acid is good for pregna...more
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Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells.
Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stom...more
Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stom...more
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