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A member asked:
How much time for folic acid to come back to normal. am 70 yrs, i had depression so ate little food. now eating again, so when folic acid normal again?
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Takes time: Without additional supplement, will take some time to replenish folate, possibly months. Food sources of folic acid, include dark green leafy vegetables ("foliage" like spinach, romaine lettuce, and parsley), broccoli, and lentils.
Answered 1/14/2015
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