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Can i take biotin 1000mcg twice a dayextra folic acid 400mcg twice a dayspring valley hair, skin, & nails vitamins 3 times a daywhile pregnant?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Depends: Stay away from folic acid. Use metafolin instead, and 400-800 mcg once a day is enough. I usually do not recommend that much biotin unless there is a reason. Do not overdose on vitamins.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 4/29/2016

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