Folic Acid: Essential Vitamin B9 For Supplementation, Fortification, And Health Benefits
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Key Features:
- Chemical Formula: C19H19N7O6
- Molecular Weight: 441.39 g/mol
- Appearance: Yellow to orange crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in water
Uses and Applications:
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Nutritional Supplements:
- Dietary Supplement: Commonly used in multivitamins and standalone supplements to ensure adequate intake of folate, especially in pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects.
- Fortification: Added to foods such as cereals and bread to fortify diets and prevent deficiencies in the general population.
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Medical Applications:
- Treatment of Deficiency: Used to treat folate deficiency conditions such as megaloblastic anemia and to support patients with certain medical conditions that require increased folate intake.
- Pregnancy Care: Prescribed during pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects and promote healthy fetal development.
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Research and Clinical Studies:
- Biochemical Research: Utilized in research to study its role in various physiological processes, including its impact on cardiovascular health and cognitive function.
Advantages:
- Essential Nutrient: Vital for DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and red blood cell formation.
- Preventive Health Benefits: Helps prevent birth defects and supports overall health.
Safety and Handling:
- Handling Precautions: Generally considered safe when used as directed. Avoid excessive intake, which can sometimes lead to masking vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and heat. Keep containers tightly closed.
Regulatory Information:
- Complies with dietary supplement regulations and is approved for use in food and medical applications by relevant health authorities.
- Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA): Varies by age, gender, and health condition. For adults, the typical RDA is around 400 micrograms (mcg) per day.
Packaging:
- Available in various forms including tablets, capsules, powders, and in bulk packaging.
Business Nature
Manufacturer
No. Employees
50
Year Established
2019
Country/Region
Upington, South Africa
Main Products
Frozen Chicken...
Payment Terms
Escrow, Cash, Western Union (WU), PayPal, Credit Card (CC), MoneyGram, Doc Against Acceptance (D/A), Doc Against Payment (D/P), Letter of Credit (L/C), Bank wire (T/T)
The year 2019 saw the inception of FLUXMAT GLOBAL B2B TRADING PTY LTD South Africa. We have since transformed the face of the regional petrochemical business and become one of the largest independent chemical distributors in South Africa FLUXMAT GLOBAL B2B TRADING PTY LTD has built one of the most modern, state-of-the-art distribution terminals in Africa. This facility includes bulk storage sea fed tanks, dedicated drum storage facilities, four fully automated drumming lines and a separate dry goods storage area the terminal adheres to the strictest of health and safety norms and is environment friendly, making sure all operations upkeep the health and safety of its personnel. We began operating from a small scale to a large scale now. We are an ISO 9001:2008 company and also have ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditation.
