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Prenatal vitamins typically contain between 400 to 800 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid, which is equivalent to 0.4 to 0.8 milligrams (mg). The exact amount can vary by brand and formulation, so it's important to check the label for specific dosages. Folic acid is crucial during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.
What else can I help you with?
Is there a a substitute vitamin for the prenatal vitamins?
No but the most important thing about the prenatal vitamins is the folic acid. You can substitute prenatal vitamins for a multi-vitamin along with a daily dose of folic acid.
Can you drink vitamin water in lieu of taking prenatal vitamin?
No. Prenatals contain folic acid, which you need in order to prevent fetal monstrosities. Vitamin water does not contain folic acid in sufficient quantities for a pregnant woman
What vitamin is known as folic acid?
Folic Acid is known as vitamin B9
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).
Folic Acid is which vitamin?
Folic Acid is actually several vitamins; M, B9 and Bc.
Is folic acid a vitamin?
Yep... Vitamin B9 also known as Folic Acid / Folate
Is it okay to take prenatal vitamins if you have lupus?
Yes, and no. Vitamin C boosts your immune system, which may cause flares or for you to feel unwell. It is difficult to find a prenatal without Vitamin C, but if you can find a prenatal with just folic acid, you will be fine.
Can folic acid and prenatal vitamins be taken together as a means of trying to get pregnant?
Well these vitamins are excellent to take before pregnancy, but they don't increase your chances of pregnancy. I do not recommend that you stop taking them though. The folic acid and prenatal vitamins (which is just a multi-vitamin containing the right amounts of folic acid) is what will help your developing baby's spine form properly.
What are the needs of developing embryo?
Lots of vitamins, protein and calcium. Basically what every one needs all the time with the addition of Folic Acid. You can get folic acid in prenatal vitamin form or in dark leafy vegetables (spinach etc.)
What vitamin prevents some birth defects and can be found in green leafy vegetables liver and yeast?
The vitamin is Folic Acid.
Folic acid is the chemical name of which vitamin?
vitamin B9
Can folic acid change the result of a pregnancy test?
No, folic acid is a vitamin, nothing to do with a pregnancy test.
