SAFE PREGNANCY AND Fetal PROTECTION Folic acid or vitamin B9 is a necessary vitamin for every individual for normal health and life, and is especially recommended if a woman is pregnant or plans to become pregnant. Folic acid is important for many important processes in our organism, especially during the division, differentiation and growth of the cells of the embryo and fetus. It is important for DNA synthesis and for the functioning of cells in the body. It has a role in the metabolism of nerve cells, and together with vitamin B12, it is necessary for the creation of red blood cells. It also has a significant role in the conversion of amino acids that are necessary for our body, participating in reducing the level of homocysteine in the blood. An increased level of homocysteine leads to clogging of blood vessels acting thrombogenically. Iodine contributes to normal cognitive and neurological function of the body and participates in the production of thyroid hormones and normal function of the thyroid gland. Action of Synfoline® (Methyl folate 400mcg + iodine 100mcg) Folic acid in pregnant women is used for normal growth and development of the fetus, namely: in the period before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding of the baby. Folic acid acts on the development of the fetal nervous system, preventing 50 to 70% of the occurrence of neural tube defects in the fetus. Neural tube defects are serious congenital anomalies of the spinal cord (such as spina bifida) or anomalies of the head and central nervous system (anencephaly in the fetus). The neural tube of the fetus closes by the 28th day of pregnancy, when it is possible that the pregnant woman herself still does not know that she is pregnant. That is why it is important for women who plan to become pregnant to start taking folic acid three months before and at least during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Folic acid intake is not only necessary for pregnant women. Its intake through supplements has a beneficial effect on the body and in other health conditions: anemia, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, elevated pressure, depression, infertility, neuroses, insomnia, decreased immunity, problems with metabolism, infections, poor memory, stress and chronic fatigue. Folic acid deficiency usually occurs in people who have problems with the digestive system, kidneys, liver or who consume alcohol. SYNERGY Synfoline ® (Methyl folate 400mcg + iodine 100mcg) contains a biologically active natural form of folate that is used for normal cell division and synthesis of neurotransmitters and DNA. The advantage of using methyl folate is that it penetrates the blood-brain barrier, where it helps maintain neurological health, and its maximum bioavailability compared to folic acid.