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Re: Is it possible to take too much folic acid?

From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 20:05:34 +0100

Hi Haley,

There is no danger in takin some more folic acid. We have a folic acid pill that is 2 mg (2000 mcg) and some people even take mmore than one of it. The reason is: folic acid is water soluble, so extra amount simply pass through your system. For your info

Sam

> I have another question for you all and have greatly appreciated all the
> positive support I have received from your messages! It is known that
> Glucophage can interfere with the absorption of folic acid so it is
> recommended to take a supplement. I have taken folic acid for years and
> have been on prenatal vitamins since trying to conceive. Is the folic
> acid in a PNV enough or should I take additional folic acid since I am
> on the Glucophage? Would there be any harm in taking an additional
> 400-800mcg of folic acid just to be safe? Thank you once again!! Haley
>

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