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Im a plus size women ttc currently taking prenatal vitamins that have 800mcg of folic acid.is taking 400mcg extra of folic acid to much?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Not at all : Many doctors routinely have patients take 800 mcg of folate (folic acid). It is a very reasonable dose.

Dr Chin agreed

Answered 3/15/2013

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