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Is 6mg folic acid too much for first trimester?
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No: Not necessary though. Typical dosage is 400 mcg to 4 mg orally daily.
Answered 12/29/2013
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More than enough: Folic acid, AKA folate (folic acid) (vit B9), is recommended for all women wanting to get pregnant -- 0.4mg (400mcg) daily, which is important for preventing birth defects like spina bifida. Women w/ a hx these disorders should take 10x that amt daily -- 4mg (4000mcg) through the 3rd month of pregnancy. It won't affect fertility, chances of conception/twins, or periods. Can help with anemia.
Answered 5/24/2016
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