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I was at first wondering that myself but after some research, yes it is safe and recommended particularly if you are thinking of conceiving whether it be months or a year down the line because I believe the spine forms early on and folic acid is needed for this. Your body will not absorb any excess folic acid so you cannot overdose on it, however it is recommended not to take anymore than 1000mg. 5mg is recommended for people like myself on epilepsy medication or if there is a history of spina bifida in the family or previous offspring. Hope that helps. xx
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Is taking folic acid helpful in getting pregnant your doctor gave you a folic acid tablet of 1000mcg Is it safe to take that?
It is safe to take. I helps prevent neural tube disorders in babies.
How much folic acid to take?
Non pregnant people should have 400 mcg of folic acid and pregnant woman should increase their folic acid intake to 800 mcg.
Usages of folic acid in men?
I would like to ask you is there any risk for a man to take folic acid. Can teenages take folic acid(boy) Do folic acid develop brains on teenages.
I have tried to get pregnant for the last 5 months. But still can't. Can taking folic acid help me?
Folic acid will not help you get pregnantit is to help you have healthy babies when you DO get pregnant. Many couples take six months or more to conceive.
Folic acid do a man take this?
Yes. Even though it is used by pregnant women, along with a prenatal multivitamin, folic acid, in reasonable amounts, is taken by men as well (as a vitamin supplement).
Does folic acid belong in the vitamin B family?
Yes, folic acid is otherwise known as vitamin B9. This vitamin is essential in the body and in some countries is added to foods such as cereals ad bread. It is also recommended that pregnant women take folic acid supplements.
Can dogs take folic acid?
Yes. You can give folic acid to dogs also.
If i do take Folic acid will i get pregnant easily?
Nope. Folic acid just helps prevent neural tube defects in the first few weeks of a growing embryo's life. It has nothing to do with fertility, however you should start taking at least 400mcg of folic acid per day as soon as you even start thinking about trying to become pregnant. Your body can't maintain levels of folic acid innately, so you have to take some every day to be sure your baby gets enough.
Who would need to take folic acid?
When a woman is pregnant she should take 800 micrograms a day in order to prevent birth defects
Why take folic acid?
Ideally, take folic acid if you are trying to conceive (in the form of a pre-natal vitamin). Folic acid makes the most difference (in my understanding) in the first trimester of pregnancy as that is when neural tube and brain development is most involved.
When the pregnant woman can take a folic acid?
You should be taking 0.5mg of folate per day for three months before you fall pregnancy and for your entire pregnancy. Studies have shown that to be most effective you need to take this EVERY day, not just 6 days a week and hope for the best on the other day.
What should you do a year before you want to get pregnant?
Take plenty of folic acid. Cut back on dairy, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol.
