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Is taking 1mg of folic acid bad? if so what can happen.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No problem : 1 mg daily is the dose. There is no reason to take more. Taking more is not dangerous.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/29/2013

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