How much folic acid should I be taking?

[Totts28]

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

 

[luvmyfam]

Nope. Good prenatal vitamins have 800-1000 mcg.

 

[Munchkin30]

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

 

[Tulip]

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!

 

[Tulip]

Ooh cross posted with Munchkin!

 

[Munchkin30]

Haha singing from the same hymn sheet tulip

 

[hopettc2013]

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..

 

[peachymomma]

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.

 

[odouglass]

The prenatals I have are only 400mcg, perhaps I should take an additional 400mcg Folic Acid?! Hmm.....