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What are the effects of taking too much folic acid?

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Rarely harmful: The incidence of Folic Acid overdose symptoms occurs rarely and is not harmful. Consumption of more than 1000 mcg of folic acid, over a long period of time can conduce to health issues like diarrhea, insomnia, bitter taste in the mouth.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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