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How much Folic acid is safe for the human body ? How much Folic acid should be consumed by normal human body ? How much mg of folic acid is good to be consumed ? Plz tell me
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Between 400mcg to 1000mcg daily.
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First of all, which disease are you suffering from which needs Folic acid ?
Secondly the Folic acid is water soluble. So it can't accumulate in the body. If you take an overdose it will be passed out in the urine.
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Please connect
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Connect please
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Hello , folic acid or VIT B9 is used in pregnancy and for treatment of anemia mainly and doses might vary for these conditions
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin , so generally is not toxic
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Please consult me if you have issues with your dosage and want help with that
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5mg/ day is safe and consumed once a day for normal human body .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
5ml per day is safe.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Pragati Bhole
Internal Medicine
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
The recommended daily intake of folic acid varies depending on age, sex, and life stage:
1. Adults: 400 micrograms (mcg) per day.
2. Pregnant women: 600 mcg per day.
3. Breastfeeding women: 500 mcg per day.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
5mg/ day is safe . You can have it if you have folate deficiency
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take 5mg alternative day only if you have deficiency.
It is recquired for nerves.
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