Table 2.

Indications for the use of dietary supplements containing folic acid provided by the manufacturers on product packaging.

Intended Use	No. of Products	Declared Folic Acid Content (µg per Dose)
		Min-Max	Mode *
For adults
Supplementation of the daily diet	164	16–1000	200
Proper heart function, maintenance of normal cholesterol levels and homocysteine metabolism	29	30–600	200
Promotes proper vision	6	100–400	200
Increased physical and mental effort	19	40–400	200
Supporting the functioning of the nervous system, supporting the work of the brain	11	200–400	200
For women
For women (general)	21	100–400	200
For women planning and/or pregnant and breastfeeding	76	100–800	400
Better condition of skin, hair and nails	28	25–600	200
For women over 50 and going through menopause	12	20–400	400
For men	18	133–400	200
For children	36	12.5–300	100
For the elderly	14	100–400	100

* mode—the most common amount of folic acid (µg per dose).