These Lifeplan tablets contain Folic Acid, a form of the essential vitamin, Folacin. This is a water-soluble vitamin of the B group which is essential to the production of red blood cells & division of body cells. Lifeplan Folic Acid is also good for:• Cardiovascular disease• Depression• Senility• Anaemia• Cervical dysplasia• Osteoporosis• Gum Disease• Low histamine levels Folic Acid is incredibly important for pregnant women & all women attempting to conceive & they should take at least 400ug of folic acid per day as a supplement. An adequate intake is vital to the development of the foetus during pregnancy, where a daily allowance, prior to pregnancy & for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, of 400mcg is recommended. Folic Acid may be obtained from food sources, such as leafy vegetables & fruit, but your lifestyle could mean that your diet may not be providing an optimum intake.