What form of folic acid does Pregnancy Essentials contain?Updated 7 days ago

Pregnancy Essentials contains the patented bioactive form of folate, Quatrefolic® (glucosamine 5-methyltetrahydrofolate), which the body can utilize directly without the need for further conversion. Thanks to its binding to the glucosamine salt, it is highly stable and very well absorbed.

The need for folate increases significantly during pregnancy, as it is essential for proper cell division, DNA synthesis, and fetal development. Adequate intake helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects and supports the proper development of the baby’s nervous system and brain.

It is most important to ensure an adequate intake of folate before conception and during the first trimester, when key stages of fetal development occur. However, folate remains important in the second and third trimesters as well, when it supports the baby’s continued growth and development.