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A member asked:

Can you take too much folic acid? i take 2 mg (not mcg) a day (prescribed) since 10/12, but no blood work since.

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Hefty dose: There can be adverse side effects of excessive Folic Acid intake. 2 mg is a lot even when treating a deficiency. Usual recommendation is 400mcg/day. Might be good to get leve checked and discuss with your doctor.

Answered 6/16/2017

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