FOLIOD Nutritional supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Necessary combination of folic acid and potassium iodide: 400 µg folic acid 100 µg potassium iodide Folic acid and iodine are the most important substances that should be supplemented throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. The needs for Iodine and Folic acid during pregnancy and lactation increase by two times and are usually not completely satisfied by food intake alone. By using FOLIOD capsules, even before the beginning of pregnancy, during the entire pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is possible to optimally satisfy the increased needs for iodine and folic acid and thus enables the normal development of the psychological, neurological and cognitive functions of the fetus. Optimal daily needs of pregnant women folic acid 400 µg iodine 200 µg Folic acid (Folate) has an important role in: Cell division processes, especially during the processes of differentiation and growth of cells of the embryo and fetus. Normal synthesis of amino acids Normal production of blood cells Development of normal psychological function and normal function of the immune system Normal metabolism of homocysteine During pregnancy the needs of folic acid increase by 100%. This is due to the growth of the uterus, the increased volume of blood, the growth and development of the placenta and the fetus. Supplementing the growing needs is extremely important. Because of the proven association between folate intake and fetal neural tube defects, a supplemental intake of 400 µg of folate is recommended for all women of childbearing potential. Iodine is of essential importance for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, i.e. for the formation of the two thyroid hormones T3 and T4. During pregnancy, the activity of the thyroid gland is increased twice, which increases the daily needs of iodine. Optimum satisfaction of iodine needs during pregnancy enables normal development of cognitive and neurological functions in the fetus. Recommended for women planning pregnancy pregnant women (throughout pregnancy) lactating women Dosage One soft gelatin capsule a day is recommended with the main meal