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MetsGirl07
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how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
i was just thinking of this...
i know some of you take the OTC vitamin...
so how much folic acid are we really supposed to take?
i was probably told this a while back, but obviously i cant remember anymore
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Just found this- cause I was wonder the same thing
The recommended daily intake of folic acid for all women of childbearing age is at least 400 micrograms (mcg), or 0.4 milligrams (mg). Taking folic acid for at least one month before conception reduces the risk of neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida, by up to 70 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
During pregnancy, the recommended dose jumps to 600 to 800 mcg, or 0.6 to 0.8 mg. Of course, some women's needs are different. If you have a family history of neural-tube defects, you should probably get 4,000 mcg (4 mg) of folic acid a day. Talk to your doctor about how much you need before and after you conceive.
You can buy folic acid supplements at the drugstore or you can just take a prenatal or regular multivitamin. If you do take a multivitamin, make sure it doesn't contain more than the recommended daily allowance of 770 mcg RAE (2,565 IU) of vitamin A unless it's all in the form of beta-carotene. (Getting too much of a certain kind of vitamin A can cause birth defects.) If you're unsure what to take, ask your healthcare provider to recommend a supplement for you.
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, so your body will flush out the excess if you consume too much. For some women, however, getting too much folate may hide a B-12 deficiency, which is sometimes a problem for vegetarians. Ask your doctor or midwife if you think you may be at risk.
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| Posted 11/6/08 2:16 PM |
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
My doc said that the 800 mcg in the prenatal is sufficient, but I take an additional 1mg.
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MetsGirl07
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
ahhh...thanks for the article Lori 
okay so thanks to (babysuprise) i went out yesterday and bought the flinstone vitamins.. it has i believe 400 mcg.. so now i am thinking i definitely DO need the extra folic acid..
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| Posted 11/6/08 2:20 PM |
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anthi83
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
she told me to took for 400 millgrams
i found womens one a day prenatal and it has a dhc pill tooo that so saved me money 16 rather than 70 am onth
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| Posted 11/6/08 2:24 PM |
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
i take the target prenatals and one extra folic acid pill every day.
Dave ALSO takes them....he takes one a night as well as his one a day vitamin.
It's recommended for 'older' men because it helps their spermies....(not helps, but as they get older, birth defects are more common)...
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lolipep
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Posted by MetsGirl07
ahhh...thanks for the article Lori
okay so thanks to (babysuprise) i went out yesterday and bought the flinstone vitamins.. it has i believe 400 mcg.. so now i am thinking i definitely DO need the extra folic acid..
You're welcome-
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| Posted 11/6/08 2:29 PM |
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smdl
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
400 mcg is the recommnended amount.
My OTC has 800 mcg. My OB said it was fine.
Most Rx have 1000 mcg
Message edited 11/6/2008 2:33:29 PM.
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MetsGirl07
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Posted by smdl
400 mcg is the recommnended amount.
My OTC has 800 mcg. My OB said it was fine.
Most Rx have 1000 mcg
okay yea i am just researching it now.. and it says while TTC to take 400mcg... then when you are PG to take 600 or 800..
and thats another thing that annoys me.. the prenatal i was taking... i couldnt find the ingredients anywhere! the box, or the internet! so i have no clue what it was!!
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smdl
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Posted by MetsGirl07
Posted by smdl
400 mcg is the recommnended amount.
My OTC has 800 mcg. My OB said it was fine.
Most Rx have 1000 mcg
okay yea i am just researching it now.. and it says while TTC to take 400mcg... then when you are PG to take 600 or 800..
and thats another thing that annoys me.. the prenatal i was taking... i couldnt find the ingredients anywhere! the box, or the internet! so i have no clue what it was!!
My OB told me to start the prenatals while TTC. Prenatals usually have 800 mcg. Folic Acid and Iron are mostly what differs from regular vitamins. The 800 mcg will not hurt you while TTC.
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MrsS2005
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Every doctor is different, but mine said I could take a regular multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid when TTC. I didn't start taking prenatals until I got pregnant.
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| Posted 11/6/08 4:26 PM |
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Doc wanted me taking 800mcg
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| Posted 11/6/08 4:40 PM |
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Sunshyne
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Whatever is in my prenatals(PrimaCare One)- 1mg, according to the label
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| Posted 11/6/08 5:41 PM |
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
I take a total of 4mg, but that is bc I have high Homosysteine levels. I think normal for pregnant women is 1mg
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Re: how much Folic Acid did your DR. say to take?
Posted by Sunshyne
Whatever is in my prenatals(PrimaCare One)- 1mg, according to the label
Yes, thats correct
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