NOW Folic Acid 800 mcg with Vitamin B-12

Folic acid deficiency remains one of the most clinically significant — and most preventable — nutrient gaps among women of reproductive age in Pakistan. National nutrition surveys have repeatedly flagged folate deficiency as widespread across Pakistani women, largely tied to diets low in leafy greens, legumes, and fortified foods, which are often deprioritized in favor of refined grains and meat-heavy meals common in everyday Pakistani cooking.

NOW Folic Acid 800 mcg with Vitamin B-12 offers a high-potency, targeted solution rather than a broad multivitamin approach — useful for anyone who already takes a general multivitamin but wants dedicated folate support, or for women specifically focused on reproductive health and red blood cell formation. Pairing folic acid with Vitamin B-12 is a deliberate formulation choice: the two nutrients work in tandem for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production, and B-12 also helps prevent the masking effect that high-dose folic acid alone can sometimes cause in B-12 deficiency screening.

This is particularly relevant in Pakistan, where vegetarian and low-meat diets among certain communities — combined with widespread but often undiagnosed B-12 deficiency — make a combined formula more practical than folic acid alone. At 800 mcg per tablet (200% of the standard daily value), this is a meaningfully higher dose than what's typically found in a general multivitamin, making it suited for those with a specific reason to supplement, such as a doctor's recommendation, anemia history, or family planning considerations — always best discussed with a healthcare provider first.

With 250 tablets per bottle, this is an 8+ month supply at one tablet daily, making it a cost-effective way to maintain consistent folate levels without frequent reordering — an advantage for Pakistani consumers comparing total cost of ownership on imported supplements where shipping and customs add to each order.

Supplement Facts

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin (Non-GMO), Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source)
Dosage: One tablet daily, preferably with meals.
Form: Tablet
Pack size: 250 tablets (approx. 8-month supply)