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How many micrograms of folic acid should i take with mthfr before i'm pregnant and after? can you get too much folic acid?

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2ng a day: 2 minimum. 4mg max ususally

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Julianna Bojta answered

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0.8-1mg: Before and during pregnancy take 0.8 mg ,or 1 mg daily. No need to take more.

Answered 5/20/2014

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