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Can folic acid affect your pregnancy test?
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No, but it is: Very important to take folic acid, if you are planning to be pregnant.
Answered 11/11/2018
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No: Folic acid, AKA folate (folic acid) (vit B9), is recommended for all women wanting to get pregnant -- 0.4mg (400mcg) daily, which is important for preventing birth defects like spina bifida. Women w/ a hx these disorders should take 10x that amt daily -- 4mg (4000mcg) through the 3rd month of pregnancy. It won't affect fertility, chances of conception/twins, or periods. Can help with anemia.
Answered 11/1/2018
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