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Can beetroot reduce methotrexate side effects in a psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient?

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Not really!: Beet root is high in folic acid, but we routinely give Folic Acid to patients on methotrexate, usually 2mg/day. This would be overkill, and add unnecessary expense!

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can beetroot reduce methotrexate side effects in a psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient?

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