Appeton Essentials Folic Acid has the correct dosage of folic acid, as recommended by US Food and Nutrition Board and USRDA, for women who are planning to get pregnant. Women who plan to get pregnant are encouraged to consume an extra 400mcg of folic acid daily, 3 months prior to conception; which can easily be obtained from just 1 tablet of Appeton Essentials Folic Acid. Appeton Essentials Folic Acid is nearly 100% available to the body for absorption. Appeton Essential Folic Acid helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTD) in an uborn child. It prevents NTD which affects the fetus’ brain and spinal cord. NTD normally occurs 3-4 weeks after conception; before you even know that you are pregnant. So that’s why its important that you take Appeton Essentials Folic Acid before and during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Appeton Essentials Folic Acid 400 mcg is ONE of the few in the market that complies 100% with USRDA (United State Recommended Dietary Allowance), RNI (Recommended Nutrient Intakes for Malaysia 2017), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Experts recommend taking 400 mcg of folic acid daily. Too little and you may not get sufficient folic acid, too much and you risk masking other nutrient deficiencies. Prevents spinal bifida and others neural tube defects Necessary for DNA synthesis Helps support the placenta Prevent megaloblastic anemia In blister pack, convenient for travel. Ensure the freshness of each caplet. 1 tablet per day.