Folic Acid: How much and for how long?

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Before that I was taking 400 mcg/day for 2 weeks.

Before that, I was taking over the counter folic acid 400 mcg 2-3 times a week (that is about 1mg/week) for 3 weeks.

How long do I need to continue taking prenatals before TTC?

I read I was supposed to take at least 400mcg/day for 3 months. Does the time when I wasn't taking it every day count at all? Since my current vitamins have 1mg, does that buy me extra time?

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