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Should i stop taking folic acid when my period is here?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Folic acid is beneficial especially if you are trying to get pregnant (it helps to prevent certain types of birth defects). I am not aware of any medical reason for someone to stop taking it during her period.
Answered 7/25/2018
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NO: Folic Acid, being a water-soluble vitamin, can not be stored by our bodies, so we need folic acid every day; you may need it even more when you are on your period! Over 1/3 of people can not convert folic acid to the active form, L-5-MTHF, so it may be wise to take that form of folate. It is even better to make sure you get adequate folate from your diet- see http://bit.ly/1tVLXJA
Answered 8/15/2018
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