Question 1

what is the frequency and dose of folic acid? it is causing constipation how can i solve it/

Accepted Answer

Folic acid: Depending on the age & the deficiency, the serum level & what it is used for, the usual adult dose is  400-1, 000 microgram per day.

Question 2

i take 2 mg of folic acid daily, it is a prescribed because i am deficient, can this cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Constipation has not been reported as a side effect to taking folic acid.

Question 3

my 8 year old has achey joints, headaches, emotional swings, feeling cold and on and off constipation. her ferritin is 27 ug/l, saturation 44%, haemoglobin 128 g/l and red cell folate (folic acid) is 1918 nmol/l ?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism?: The labs that you report are normal. The symptoms are not normal. The symptoms are somewhat suggestive of hypothyroidism.  I would recommend addressing the symptoms with your child's pediatrician.

Question 4

can you get too much folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: All vitamin b complex substances are water-soluble, which means that excess ingested amounts are expelled in the urine, thus avoiding any hypervitaminosis risks. Only the elderly can have subacute spinal degeneration from inadequate vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) while taking excessive folic acid.

Question 5

could women get too much folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Like with anything in life too much can be bad.  So many foods are now supplemented with folic acid.  All the Folic Acid you need is in a regular adult multivitamin.

Question 6

what natural foods contain folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Lots of them!: Green leafy veges, aparagus, citrus, avocado, broccoli, beans, seeds, nuts, beets, carrots, corn, squash.

Question 7

are folate and folic acid the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Folate /folic acid: Yes the two words are used interchangeably.

Question 8

what foods are rich in folic acid or folate?

Accepted Answer

Her are they: Breakfast cereals fortified with 100% of the dv, ¾ cup 	400	
beef liver, cooked, braised, 3 ounces	215	
lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, ½ cup	179	
egg noodles, cooked, enriched, ½ cup 	110	
spinach, frozen, cooked, boiled, ½ cup	115	
great northern beans, boiled, ½ cup	90	
asparagus, boiled, 4 spears	89	
tomato juice, broccolipapaa raw, orange juice, corn sweet, yellow.Lettuce. Good luck.

Question 9

in what way is folic acid beneficial to your health?

Accepted Answer

Required for DNA: Folic acid is used by the body in the manufacture of dna, so you need it for your own normal metabolism.  It is well known that a normal level of Folic Acid in the body decreases the risk for neural tube defects (spina bifida) in babies.

Question 10

is taking 1mg of folic acid bad? if so what can happen.

Accepted Answer

No problem : 1 mg daily is the dose. There is no reason to take more. Taking more is not dangerous.

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