Folic acid

Origin of Ingredient

manufactured vitamin; natural food folates occur in leafy greens and legumes

History of Ingredient

Folic acid became established through modern nutrition and deficiency research, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Supplement forms were subsequently developed to provide consistent, measurable nutrient intake.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

pteroylmonoglutamic acid converted to tetrahydrofolate coenzymes

UK Legal Claim

• Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
• Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
• Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
• Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

EU Legal Claim

• Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
• Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
• Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
• Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal energy and metabolic function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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