Health Leads Folic Acid & Vitamin B12 combines 500mcg of folic acid (vitamin B9) with 500mcg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin in a convenient one-a-day vegetable capsule.

Folate and vitamin B12 are closely linked nutrients that work together in several normal metabolic processes within the body. For this reason, they are frequently combined in food supplements to provide complementary nutritional support.

This formula provides folic acid, a stable and widely used form of vitamin B9, together with methylcobalamin, the naturally occurring form of vitamin B12, in a simple additive-free formulation.

What Is Folic Acid?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 used in many food supplements and fortified foods.

Once consumed, folic acid is converted by the body into biologically active folate, which participates in a range of normal physiological processes including cell division, amino acid synthesis and blood formation.

Vitamin B9 is an essential nutrient because the body cannot produce it itself and must obtain it through the diet or supplementation.

What Is Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in normal blood formation, nervous system function and energy-yielding metabolism.

This product provides vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, a naturally occurring form of the vitamin commonly used in food supplements.

Vitamin B12 is found naturally in foods of animal origin, making supplementation a consideration for some individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets.

Why Are Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Combined?

Folic acid and vitamin B12 participate in several of the same normal biological processes.

Both nutrients contribute to: normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the normal function of the immune system, the process of cell division.

Because these nutrients work in related metabolic pathways, they are commonly provided together in nutritional supplements.

Folic Acid or L-Methylfolate?

Health Leads offers both Folic Acid and L-Methylfolate formulations.

Folic acid is the stable synthetic form of vitamin B9 that has been widely used in supplements and food fortification for many years. It is converted by the body into biologically active folate.

L-methylfolate (5-MTHF) is the biologically active form of folate and is available in a separate Health Leads product for customers who specifically prefer that form.

Both products have been developed to suit different customer preferences.

Nutritional Contributions

Folic Acid contributes to: maternal tissue growth during pregnancy, normal amino acid synthesis, normal blood formation, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the normal function of the immune system, the process of cell division.

Vitamin B12 contributes to: normal red blood cell formation, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the normal function of the immune system, the process of cell division.

Each Capsule Provides

• Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) — 500mcg, 250% NRV
• Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) — 500mcg, 20,000% NRV

Other Ingredients

Rice flour is included in a small amount to support consistent capsule filling and accurate dosing. It is not included as an active ingredient and no nutritional benefit is claimed from its presence.

Vegetable capsule shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC).

This product contains no magnesium stearate, artificial colours, artificial flavours or artificial sweeteners.

Suitable For

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Supply

Each pack contains 90 vegetable capsules.

Suggested adult use: Take 1 capsule daily with food and water, or as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.

Each pack provides approximately 90 days' supply.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Safety Information

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult a doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional before using this product.

Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should always follow the advice of their healthcare professional regarding folic acid intake.

Vitamin B12 deficiency should be appropriately investigated by a healthcare professional. Although this product contains vitamin B12 alongside folic acid, persistent symptoms such as unexplained tiredness, numbness or tingling should not be self-managed without medical advice.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Keep out of reach of children.

SKU

0553

GTIN (EAN)

5060332050772

Strength

500mcg

Capsule amount

90

High Strength

Yes

Featured

No

Speciality

Vegan, Vegetarian

DELIVERY

Most orders are sent by either 1st class Royal Mail or if requested by Couier.

We aim to dispatch orders received before 1.00pm (UK time) on the same day, excluding weekends and national holidays.

RETURNS

If you have changed your mind about keeping an item we understand and we happily accept returns within 30 days, as long as the item is unopened and returned in original condition we are happy to provide a full refund for the item or exchanged for goods of the same value. Please note that due to the hygienic nature of some oral and body care products we are unable to accept items back where the packaging seal has been breached. If you have received a faulty item or an item in error, we will see to it that you receive the correct item at no extra cost. Please use the "contact us" page and we will be happy to help.