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A member asked:

Is folic acid better absorbed as a separate supplement on its own or just as equally effective in b-complex form?

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Either is fine: Depending on how much folic acid is needed you may need more than is usually found in a general supplement in that case a separate folic acid pill may be needed but absorption would be the same

Dr Nwofor and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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