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Is taking too much folic acid while breastfeeding dangerous or harmful to baby? 1, 200 mcg
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No.: Folate is excreted in the urine (folic acid is water soluble). Your body will excrete what it can't use.
Answered 5/29/2016
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NO: Folic acid is good for you and your baby the normal dose is 1mg=1000 mcg.
Answered 6/25/2014
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