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Preparing for Pregnancy: Insights for Indonesia Podcast
4 July 2024
During an insightful podcast hosted in Indonesia by Prof. Dr. Tono Djuwantono, Dr., Sp.OG, SubSp.FER, M.Kes, with guest speaker Dr. Dian Tjahyadi, Sp.OG, SubSp.FER, MMRS, FISQua, they delved into the critical topic of "Addressing Infertility, Preventing Spina Bifida & Other Neural Tube Defects with Folate."
Preparing for pregnancy is crucial. One key factor is maintaining adequate folate levels, as a deficiency during pregnancy can lead to birth defects. Therefore, it’s essential to supplement folate before conception.
The Role of Folate Towards Fertility
Inadequate folic acid levels can also lead to the accumulation of homocysteine, a contributor to infertility. Traditional folic acid supplements are inactive and require a lengthy metabolic process to convert to their active form. Some individuals have a polymorphism in the MTHFR enzyme, preventing this conversion and leading to Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA).
Choosing the Right Supplement that Contains Quatrefolic®
To avoid this, it’s critical to choose supplements that contain the biologically active form of folate, Quatrefolic® (5-MTHF glucosamine salt), under the HY-FOLIC® brand. This active form bypasses the metabolic pathway of folic acid.
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