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Will Folic acid help you fall pregnant sooner?
It doesn't neccessarily help you get pregnant quicker. It makes you healthier overall, which can help you to get pregnant. Also, folic acid is good for a developing baby and therefore if you do get pregnant, your baby will be receiving folic acid in the first few days and weeks that you don't know you're pregnant which can help it and make it stronger and healthier
Does folic acid help support pregnancy?
The Department of Health recommends that women should take a daily supplement of 0.4mg of folic acid while they are trying to conceive, and should continue taking this dose for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the baby's spine is developing. Therefore, it doesn't help a woman to get pregnant, it assists with the spinal development of the fetus.
Why do pregnant women benefit from a folic acid supplement?
Folate or folic acid is a key nutrient to helping to lower the risk for certain birth defects and problems that happen during pregnancy. Most expectant mothers are encouraged to take in foods rich in folate or folic acid before and during pregnancy to help eliminate the risk for birth defects.
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.
Folic acid and erections?
Folic acid is good for cardiovascular health as it helps the blood flow smoothly and therefore helps in erection.
What is folic acid medication?
Effective against mouth and Lip ulcers of a non malignant nature, dosage is 50 mg two times a day for about 5 days. Long Term use is not recommended unless medically advised. Can be withdrawn with dietary supplements such as leafy green vegetables.
Can you take folic acid if you have gout?
Apparently there is a school of thought that thinks taking folic acid is good for gout. Got to the associated link (What Everyone Should Know About Folic Acid And Gout)http://www.micronutra.com/journal/gout/what-everyone-should-know-about-folic-acid-and-gou
What vitamin intake is essential during pregnancy?
You should be taking a prenatal vitamin which is available at the drugstore.
Why is folic acid good for you?
Folic acid is necessary for blood cells to form. It is also important in order for DNA synthesis to occur and it is required for protein metabolism (being able to process protein). Without folic acid you would very much die.
Is broccoli healthy to eat while pregnant?
Yes, it's very healthy to eat when you're pregnant. It contains a lot of folic acid, besides other vitamins and minerals, so it's really good for the baby and you.
Are ten year olds allowed to take folic acid pills?
The RDA of folic acid (Vitamin B9) for a ten to twelve year old is 250 micrograms. They can be taken if there is a folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is not needed if the individual has a high vegetable diet. Good sources are oranges, bananas, avocados, red fruits, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables.
I am 5 months pregnant and i didn't take folic acid.. is that bad?
if u dont take folic aids that will not be good 4 ur unborn child that happen to me if u need more answers email at myrahayward47@yahoo.com
