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A member asked:

If i don't want to get pregnant right away, should i still take folic acid every day?

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Yes: It is better that nothing, the diet is not sufficient in Folic Acid so any supplements will be helpfull.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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