Question 1

what juices are natural sources of folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Citrus: Any kind of citrus juice is good for folic acid, like orange or grapefruit.

Question 2

if any kind of citrus juice is good for folic acid, like orange or grapefruit. so are these juice are harmful for thalassemia patients? pls advice.

Accepted Answer

Citrus juice fine : Cirrus juice are good for iron absorption . They have vitamin c.Thalassemic patients needs  extra folic acid.

Question 3

is there folic acid in noni juice?  can a 10 year old take while receiving chemo to build immune system?

Accepted Answer

Talk w/ nutritonist: Not all noni juice formulations are the same. Before having your son consume any, i would bring in the bottle to your next visit to have your oncologist or nutritionist take a close look at the ingredients to make sure there is nothing that would interfere with your son's chemo treatment. Probably will be ok, but check first.

Question 4

i would like to start getting my body ready for pregnancy ... i currently use pregomega plus as well as folic acid ...

any other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: Exercise, lose excess weight, eat plenty of vegetables, lean proteins, water. Be sure you are up to date on measles, mumps, and rubella titers. Eat small portions of good fats olive oil, walnuts, almonds. Very important to get a physical from your primary care doctor to rule out diabetes, anemia, thyroid disease, HIV.

Question 5

i read that hubby can take folate as well when ttc. does this help sperm +devel? is too much folic acid bad? we both take 1mg. plus prenatal for me.

Accepted Answer

Not hurting: Any vitamin supplement has very little impact on sperm and male fertility.  It will not cause any harm though.

Question 6

i'm a plus size 35 yr female 6wks 4 days pregnant. is it true plus size women need more folic acid intake?i am currently taking 800mg of folic acid

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: We do not know how much anybody needs. 800 micrograms (not mg) is a fat dose for anybody and should be more than enough.

Question 7

i would like some tips on getting pregnant ... ive been trying for a couple of months with no luck...

im using pregomega plus at the moment with folic acid ... ?

Accepted Answer

: I your partner has a normal semen analysis by a urologist,  and your periods are fairly regular (24-32 days apart) the recommended time for any additional tests/treatments is one year of unprotected sex.  At that point , ask your gyn provider about a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), which is the leading cause of infertility, and can prove open tubes are present.

Question 8

folic acid and pre-natal vitamins does one need to take folic acid in addition to pre-natal vitamins, or should pre-natal vitamins suffice since it already includes folic acid?

Accepted Answer

You : You should be taking a prenatal vitamin with at least 800 mcg (micrograms) of Folic Acid if you are planning to conceive. This prevents many cases of spina bifida and other neural tube defects, which are serious birth defects. They may also reduce the chance of cleft lip or palate. The minimum amount recommended for women trying to conceive is 400 mcg. In pregnancy it is recommended that you get at least 600 mcg a day (the recommended dietary allowance).

Over the counter (otc) prenatals containing 800 mcg of Folic Acid should be fine. Only about 30% of women who might get pregnant are taking Folic Acid supplements. Folate is the 'natural' form of folic acid, found in the diet, but is not as useful as a supplement compared with folic acid, which is more available for your body to use.

Prescription prenatals contain 1000 mcg or 1 milligram (mg) of folic acid, a slightly higher dose. They may be covered by your insurance, if not they can be more expensive. While i think that an otc prenatal is fine, and much better than taking nothing, as a fertility md i prescribe prenatals for my patients. There is no scientific evidence to support otc or prescription. Some prescription prenatals contain stool softeners to reduce constipation from the iron content, or 'gentler versions' of the iron. If you have side effects with prenatals (feeling sick, bowel problems) try different brands or talk to your ob/gyn.

Four situations where you should take more Folic Acid in addition to (not instead of) a prenatal vitamin:

1. You had a previous pregnancy or child with a neural tube defect or cleft lip or palate (4 milligrams or 5 milligrams total Folic Acid a day)

2. You are taking anti-seizure medications (anti-epileptics) such as lamotrigine, even if not for a seizure disorder (4 milligrams or 5 milligrams total Folic Acid a day). Review all these meds with your prescribing md if you are planning to conceive.

3. Previous pregnancy with pre-eclampsia - take at least 1 milligram of Folic Acid a day, 4-5 milligrams is ok too.

4. (controversial) two or more miscarriages, especially if you have a known mthfr mutation or high homocysteine levels. Mthfr mutations are very common and are only weakly associated with miscarriage risk.

Best wishes getting pregnant.

Question 9

do i need to take folic acid supplement if i take preg omega plus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Folic acid and DHA (omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acid) supplementation are recommended to all pregnant women

Question 10

im a plus size women ttc currently taking prenatal vitamins that have 800mcg of folic acid.is taking 400mcg extra of folic acid to much?

Accepted Answer

Not at all : Many doctors routinely have patients take 800 mcg of folate (folic acid). It is a very reasonable dose.

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What juices are natural sources of folic acid?

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If any kind of citrus juice is good for folic acid, like orange or grapefruit. so are these juice are harmful for thalassemia patients? pls advice.

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Is there folic acid in noni juice? can a 10 year old take while receiving chemo to build immune system?

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I would like to start getting my body ready for pregnancy ... i currently use pregomega plus as well as folic acid ... any other suggestions?

A member asked:

I read that hubby can take folate as well when ttc. does this help sperm +devel? is too much folic acid bad? we both take 1mg. plus prenatal for me.

A member asked:

I'm a plus size 35 yr female 6wks 4 days pregnant. is it true plus size women need more folic acid intake?i am currently taking 800mg of folic acid

A member asked:

I would like some tips on getting pregnant ... ive been trying for a couple of months with no luck... im using pregomega plus at the moment with folic acid ... ?

A member asked:

Folic acid and pre-natal vitamins does one need to take folic acid in addition to pre-natal vitamins, or should pre-natal vitamins suffice since it already includes folic acid?

A member asked:

Do i need to take folic acid supplement if i take preg omega plus?

A member asked:

Im a plus size women ttc currently taking prenatal vitamins that have 800mcg of folic acid.is taking 400mcg extra of folic acid to much?

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