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FoLic acid or iron

2020-07-18 14:14:09
Is folic acid and iron same ? A pharmacist told me that we can use folic acid instead iron is it true ?
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Hello, Both have different functions to perform. Consult me online for the detailed diet chart
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Answered2020-07-20 04:11:09

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No folic acid is a B vitamin, part of b compex tablet.Iron is a mineral. It depends on what is your goal behind taking it..if it's hairfall, ironfolic combo is good.. For more guidance connect directly Regards. Dt Remya https://instagram.com/rm.nutrition4all

Answered2020-07-18 19:39:17

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Answered2020-07-18 14:23:00

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Hi No folic acid is different and iron is different
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Answered2020-07-30 18:13:36

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Hi, No, folic acid is a B- complex vitamin and iron is a mineral. Sometimes in some supplements both are found as components.

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