Folguard® is an ideal dietary supplement for women that provides folic acid & vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is provided in the active form hydroxycobalamine. Folic acid & vitamin B12 are best taken together.• Folic acid is required both prior to & during pregnancy • Folic acid helps regulate cell growth in the gastrointestinal tract • Folic acid is essential for the growth & reproduction of cells, particularly red blood cells • Folic acid is involved in the function of RNA & DNA during protein synthesis • Folic acid helps regulate histamine levels in the body • Folic acid is essential for the function of the nervous system • Vitamin B12 is required for the production of red blood cells • Vitamin B12 is involved in the synthesis of the nerve insulating myelin sheath • Vitamin B12 is needed for the synthesis of DNA & for energy production • Vitamin B12 is required for the metabolism of folic acid