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How much folic acid should I be taking?

Totts28

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I've only just realised that I have been taking 400mcg of folic acid and wellwoman pregnacare supplements which also contains 400mcg of folic acid.

Have I been taking too much? I only realised today
 
Nope. Good prenatal vitamins have 800-1000 mcg.
 
I'm taking pregnacare plus 5mg (12 times as much!!) on prescription from the dr because of a family history of spina bifida. I really wouldn't worry at all! X
 
That absolutely Fine, your body will pee out any that you don't need. If it's any reassurance I'm on 5mg a day (12x normal dose) due to my obstetric history!
 
Ooh cross posted with Munchkin!
 
Haha singing from the same hymn sheet tulip :)
 
Had consulted the Pharmacy and they say that while trying to conceive should take 800 mcg of folic acid per day.. so 400 mcg is not too much..
 
Due to MTHFR (a clotting disorder) I've been told to take
many times that amount. It's water soluble, so near impossible to OD on. No need to worry.
 
The prenatals I have are only 400mcg, perhaps I should take an additional 400mcg Folic Acid?! Hmm.....
 

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