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Folic acid supplements

2022-06-12 13:01:52
Hello, Is 2.5mg of folic acid per day is too much to take while trying to conceive? I understand minimum requirement is 400mcg... but does taking upto 2.5mg have any health implications?
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Recommended dose is 5mg

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In India the dise available is 5 mg There is no toxicity as it's a water soluble vit

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