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Who will get the most benefit from a folic acid supplement?
pregnant females (apex)
The risk for neural tube defects is lowered by taking supplements what type of supplement?
FOlIC ACID
What is the status of folic acid in today's diet?
Woefully inadequate. If you think you may be pregnant, supplement.
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).
What is obimin?
its a nutritional supplement with a high dosage of FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B1 & B6 for pre and postnatal formula.
Should All women should take a folic acid supplement?
Yes. One should. Folic acid is necessary for cell division. In case of pregnancy the cells are rapidly dividing inside the womb.
Does Sulfasalazine cause hair loss?
I have been taking sulphasalazine for several months now (after methotrexate made my hair fall out, so I had to stop it), 2000mg a day. And yes, my hair has started falling out again with this medication too. However, everybody reacts differently to medication, so you might not have the same side effects that I have. The only way to find out is to try it for a few months and see how you get on with it.
Is it OK to take folic acid supplements with milk?
Yes, it is OK to take folic acid supplements with milk. However, if you have a weak stomach or a stomach that gets upset easily, it is best to take any type of supplement with water.
Why do folic acid deficiency anemia does not cause a neurologic manifestation?
Uuuum....what? Do you mean "why would a lack of folic acid NOT cause nuerological problems" or do you mean why DOES it? Please clarify,as my friend is anxious to know the answer.
What are the medicines that are prescribe to a pregnant women?
The pregnant woman is given OB vitamins with 400 mg of folic acid and iron supplement if needed.Antibiotics if there is infection. and etc.
Folic acid can delay periods?
Folic acid is a supplement you should take when trying to conceive as it helps DNA, development and cell separation during the fetusÃ?s growth. Folic acid has not been proven to alter menstruation in any way.
When did doctors start advising women to take folic acid in pregnancy?
One can start taking folic acid supliments as soon as you start planning for getting pregnant. It's advisable to take the recommended dose of folic acid for about a month before you try and get pregnant; it would ensure you of a healthy baby. Once you conceive, it's recommended that you continue having the folic acid supplement during entire first trimester. Folic acid is a vitamin supplement which is also known as Vitamin-M or folacin. It is a water-soluble form of Vitamin-B9 and is useful in cell metabolism. It helps an expectant mother to curb the chances of delivering a bay having any neural-tube defects [example - spina bifida]. For more details regarding natural source of folic acids and and why it is a must have during pregnancy, you can refer the related link.
