Folic Acid...how much?
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First off let me start by saying that Folic Acid is usually measured in micrograms (mcg). So 1milligram (mg) = 1000mcg. That means the supplement you are taking provides 1000mcg of Folic Acid. Prior to pregnancy it is recommended that people get at least 400mcg. Once pregnant it jumps to 800mcg and that is the minimun required to prevent birth defects. You can begin taking 800mcg even when just ttc as having reserves of this vitamin BEFORE pregnancy can only be beneficial. Lest you begin worrying that you're taking too much let me also say that in general most of the B vitamins are very safe and it is both beneficial and safe to take doses of up to 1000mcg or 1mg for months prior to pregnancy as well as during. In fact it is critical for the first six weeks in order to stave off spinal cord and brain abnormalities. Let me also mention that with the B vitamins (which Folic Acid is) it is VERY important to take the FULL range of B vitamins not just one. In otherwords no Folic Acid supplements by themselves unless you are also taking a multi or a B complex that has all the B vitamins present. The reason for this is that too much of one of the B vitamins can cause a deficency in another. Folic Acid specifically is known to mask vitamin B12 deficiencies. So that's some food for thought as well!<br>
Long story short - yes, you are taking the perfect amount! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up">
Long story short - yes, you are taking the perfect amount! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up">
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<div style="font-style:italic;">First off let me start by saying that Folic Acid is usually measured in micrograms (mcg). So 1milligram (mg) = 1000mcg. That means the supplement you are taking provides 1000mcg of Folic Acid. Prior to pregnancy it is recommended that people get at least 400mcg. Once pregnant it jumps to 800mcg and that is the minimun required to prevent birth defects. You can begin taking 800mcg even when just ttc as having reserves of this vitamin BEFORE pregnancy can only be beneficial. Lest you begin worrying that you're taking too much let me also say that in general most of the B vitamins are very safe and it is both beneficial and safe to take doses of up to 1000mcg or 1mg for months prior to pregnancy as well as during. In fact it is critical for the first six weeks in order to stave off spinal cord and brain abnormalities. Let me also mention that with the B vitamins (which Folic Acid is) it is VERY important to take the FULL range of B vitamins not just one. In otherwords no Folic Acid supplements by themselves unless you are also taking a multi or a B complex that has all the B vitamins present. The reason for this is that too much of one of the B vitamins can cause a deficency in another. Folic Acid specifically is known to mask vitamin B12 deficiencies. So that's some food for thought as well!<br>
Long story short - yes, you are taking the perfect amount! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up"></div>
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That was very throughout!<br>
Thank you.<br><br>
Although, please clarify one thing for me...<br>
No folic on its own unless I am taking a multi too? Just trying to think if I could get my vitamins from food sources, I don't like to use multis very much, but still want to take the folic because of the benefits.<br>
-So in short, if I don't take a B-vit or multi, folic is still beneficial and only I would be deprived of possible other b vits?
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<div style="font-style:italic;">First off let me start by saying that Folic Acid is usually measured in micrograms (mcg). So 1milligram (mg) = 1000mcg. That means the supplement you are taking provides 1000mcg of Folic Acid. Prior to pregnancy it is recommended that people get at least 400mcg. Once pregnant it jumps to 800mcg and that is the minimun required to prevent birth defects. You can begin taking 800mcg even when just ttc as having reserves of this vitamin BEFORE pregnancy can only be beneficial. Lest you begin worrying that you're taking too much let me also say that in general most of the B vitamins are very safe and it is both beneficial and safe to take doses of up to 1000mcg or 1mg for months prior to pregnancy as well as during. In fact it is critical for the first six weeks in order to stave off spinal cord and brain abnormalities. Let me also mention that with the B vitamins (which Folic Acid is) it is VERY important to take the FULL range of B vitamins not just one. In otherwords no Folic Acid supplements by themselves unless you are also taking a multi or a B complex that has all the B vitamins present. The reason for this is that too much of one of the B vitamins can cause a deficency in another. Folic Acid specifically is known to mask vitamin B12 deficiencies. So that's some food for thought as well!<br>
Long story short - yes, you are taking the perfect amount! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up"></div>
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That was very throughout!<br>
Thank you.<br><br>
Although, please clarify one thing for me...<br>
No folic on its own unless I am taking a multi too? Just trying to think if I could get my vitamins from food sources, I don't like to use multis very much, but still want to take the folic because of the benefits.<br>
-So in short, if I don't take a B-vit or multi, folic is still beneficial and only I would be deprived of possible other b vits?
Have you had any bloodwork to see if you have a clotting factor disorder? Just checking as my gyn regularly tests for this. I know I have a clotting disorder, as it's genetic. I actually take an xtra 2mgs (2000mcgs) to make a grand total of 2.8mg w/my prenats. Just a suggestion, as the plain old 1000mg may not be enough if you may have a clotting factor<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/innocent.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="shy">
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I have read that taking MORE than 1000mcg (assuming you don't have a clotting disorder) is actually not beneficial...I can't remember where I read it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has heard this?<br><br>
I think it was tied to the fact that there are foods fortified with folic acid (mostly bread, I believe).<br><br>
Anyway, I hope I'm not just confusing you. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment">
I think it was tied to the fact that there are foods fortified with folic acid (mostly bread, I believe).<br><br>
Anyway, I hope I'm not just confusing you. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment">
Yeah, 800mcg is recommended before you conceive and 1mg after you are pregnant. Wow! I didn't know you could get 1mg of folic acid without a prescription. What product did you find that in? All the over the counter preparations I have seen only go as high as 800 mcg.<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/treehugger.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Treehugger">:
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<div style="font-style:italic;">I have read that taking MORE than 1000mcg (assuming you don't have a clotting disorder) is actually not beneficial...I can't remember where I read it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has heard this?<br><br>
I think it was tied to the fact that there are foods fortified with folic acid (mostly bread, I believe).<br><br>
Anyway, I hope I'm not just confusing you. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment"></div>
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OT: I have to stick to an almost complete paleo diet, so I usually do not get anything fortified (oh how I miss bread!! LOL). More than 1mg isn't beneficial if you do not have a clotting disorder. If you do, like the women in my family, we are prone to forming clots between the placenta and the uterine wall. So xtra folic acid and a baby asa a day to help to keep that clot from forming. He is a link <a href="http://www.mdperinatal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=10" target="_blank">http://www.mdperinatal.com/index.php...d=16&Itemid=10</a><br><br>
You can safely take up to 4mg of Folic Acid a day, when it is necessary.<br><br>
Sorry, just thought I'd mention the clotting thing, as it can be pretty common.
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<div style="font-style:italic;">I have read that taking MORE than 1000mcg (assuming you don't have a clotting disorder) is actually not beneficial...I can't remember where I read it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has heard this?<br><br>
I think it was tied to the fact that there are foods fortified with folic acid (mostly bread, I believe).<br><br>
Anyway, I hope I'm not just confusing you. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment"></div>
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OT: I have to stick to an almost complete paleo diet, so I usually do not get anything fortified (oh how I miss bread!! LOL). More than 1mg isn't beneficial if you do not have a clotting disorder. If you do, like the women in my family, we are prone to forming clots between the placenta and the uterine wall. So xtra folic acid and a baby asa a day to help to keep that clot from forming. He is a link <a href="http://www.mdperinatal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=10" target="_blank">http://www.mdperinatal.com/index.php...d=16&Itemid=10</a><br><br>
You can safely take up to 4mg of Folic Acid a day, when it is necessary.<br><br>
Sorry, just thought I'd mention the clotting thing, as it can be pretty common.
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I had a DD with a neural tube defect, unfortunately she was still born. I was taking the daily recommended dose of folic acid and had I been taking 10X that it would have decreased the chances of a birth defect. Having said that most families that have these types of birth defect have had no prior history of neural tube defects. I found it important to educate people on the importance of folic acid and put this together, not to mention I have done hours and hours of research on folic acid. A lot has to do with preconception but there is a folic acid section at the bottom. Hope you find what you are looking for.<br><br><a href="http://pamperedpregger.ning.com/group/preconceptioncarebeforetryingtoconcive" target="_blank">http://pamperedpregger.ning.com/grou...ryingtoconcive</a>
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My Reproductive Endocrinologist prescribed me 5 mg of folic acid. She said that is the new standard/recommendation. It used to be 1 mg but now it's 5 mg.
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<div style="font-style:italic;">My Reproductive Endocrinologist prescribed me 5 mg of folic acid. She said that is the new standard/recommendation. It used to be 1 mg but now it's 5 mg.</div>
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Ack! I guess I need to have a chat with my doc!
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<div style="font-style:italic;">My Reproductive Endocrinologist prescribed me 5 mg of folic acid. She said that is the new standard/recommendation. It used to be 1 mg but now it's 5 mg.</div>
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Ack! I guess I need to have a chat with my doc!
I do not know if anyone is intertested, but my son and I are taking a med called Deplin for treating our ADHD naturally. It's a food grade folate that's 7.5mg in 1 pill, and is absorbed better by your body. It actually works on my son's adhd, and I've just been taking 3.75mg of this a day w/a my prenats (okay, so I cannot add! LOL). You may not need as much as regular Folic Acid, as this is has an immediate absorption by the body, unlike regular folic acid, where our bodies waste so much of it. Maybe that's why he does not want me taking the entire pill anymore, just half. Here's some info on it..<br><br><a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-95341-Deplin+Oral.aspx?drugid=95341&drugname=Deplin+Oral&pagenumber=4" target="_blank">http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-9534...l&pagenumber=4</a> vary small blurb<br><br><a href="http://www.deplin.com/media/riskfactors/" target="_blank">http://www.deplin.com/media/riskfactors/</a><br><br>
So, my 3.75mg of Deplin is actually way more than the average 5mg. I should have said it was from Deplin, but I was really sleepy when I first replied. My ins does not pay for this, and it is $50/month for mine and my son's supply. Well we share the 30 pills/mo. He is thinking of actually dropping me down to 1/4 tablet/day, but he does not want to at this exact moment. The use is off label, but if you can absorb more folic acid, I'm all for it
. I know, we are not all quick to jump at meds, but I thought if there was something out there that could help us get more folate, it might be ouse<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">. HTH
So, my 3.75mg of Deplin is actually way more than the average 5mg. I should have said it was from Deplin, but I was really sleepy when I first replied. My ins does not pay for this, and it is $50/month for mine and my son's supply. Well we share the 30 pills/mo. He is thinking of actually dropping me down to 1/4 tablet/day, but he does not want to at this exact moment. The use is off label, but if you can absorb more folic acid, I'm all for it
. I know, we are not all quick to jump at meds, but I thought if there was something out there that could help us get more folate, it might be ouse<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">. HTH
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<div style="font-style:italic;">Ack! I guess I need to have a chat with my doc!</div>
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Yes, my doc said it was only available under prescription--that's in Canada, not sure about other countries.
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<div style="font-style:italic;">Ack! I guess I need to have a chat with my doc!</div>
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Yes, my doc said it was only available under prescription--that's in Canada, not sure about other countries.
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<div style="font-style:italic;">My Reproductive Endocrinologist prescribed me 5 mg of folic acid. She said that is the new standard/recommendation. It used to be 1 mg but now it's 5 mg.</div>
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<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/neg.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="negative">m so glad to hear this! this will greatly reduce the chances of many neural tube defects! Im surprised I didnt hear this sooner.<br><br>
I tried google-ing that to see if I could find some references and couldnt 8( do you know where I might find something on that?
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<div style="font-style:italic;">My Reproductive Endocrinologist prescribed me 5 mg of folic acid. She said that is the new standard/recommendation. It used to be 1 mg but now it's 5 mg.</div>
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<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">:<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/neg.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="negative">m so glad to hear this! this will greatly reduce the chances of many neural tube defects! Im surprised I didnt hear this sooner.<br><br>
I tried google-ing that to see if I could find some references and couldnt 8( do you know where I might find something on that?
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<div style="font-style:italic;">That was very throughout!<br>
Thank you.<br><br>
Although, please clarify one thing for me...<br>
No folic on its own unless I am taking a multi too? Just trying to think if I could get my vitamins from food sources, I don't like to use multis very much, but still want to take the folic because of the benefits.<br>
-So in short, if I don't take a B-vit or multi, folic is still beneficial and only I would be deprived of possible other b vits?</div>
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IMO you are unlikely to be able to get all of your vitamins needs met for pregnancy strictly from food sources. IF you ate a mostly raw, totally organic diet rich with a wide variety of foods, picked straight from your garden then right into your mouth, then yes, you could likely get all your vitamin and mineral needs met without additional supplementation. But few if any of us can do that. Nonorganic farming practices, travel from farm to store, cooking, preparing, processing, all these things take the vitamins out of our food. It's not like you'd need to worry about birth defects if you went ahead and just took the folic acid. But depriving yourself of the vitamins and minerals necessary to build a baby will likely show up PP. At the very least I'd recommend you take a B-complex along with your folic acid ESPECIALLY if you're vegetarian! But that's just my two cents. Obviously it's your body - your call.
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<div style="font-style:italic;">That was very throughout!<br>
Thank you.<br><br>
Although, please clarify one thing for me...<br>
No folic on its own unless I am taking a multi too? Just trying to think if I could get my vitamins from food sources, I don't like to use multis very much, but still want to take the folic because of the benefits.<br>
-So in short, if I don't take a B-vit or multi, folic is still beneficial and only I would be deprived of possible other b vits?</div>
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IMO you are unlikely to be able to get all of your vitamins needs met for pregnancy strictly from food sources. IF you ate a mostly raw, totally organic diet rich with a wide variety of foods, picked straight from your garden then right into your mouth, then yes, you could likely get all your vitamin and mineral needs met without additional supplementation. But few if any of us can do that. Nonorganic farming practices, travel from farm to store, cooking, preparing, processing, all these things take the vitamins out of our food. It's not like you'd need to worry about birth defects if you went ahead and just took the folic acid. But depriving yourself of the vitamins and minerals necessary to build a baby will likely show up PP. At the very least I'd recommend you take a B-complex along with your folic acid ESPECIALLY if you're vegetarian! But that's just my two cents. Obviously it's your body - your call.
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Witchypants...do most prenatal vitamins address your issues? Mine has 800mcg of Folic Acid, 8 mcg of B6 and 8mcg of B12.<br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/thanks.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thanks"><br>
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Witchypants - Thanks for your concerns. I just needed to know about the possible issues with other B's if I wasn't taking a multi. I understand what you mean about food sources, and it goes beyond that from our actual soil. I do take a multi, just not consistently, so I wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to be doing more harm than good. I'm still months off from TTC, so right now I'm more focused on the folic bit, and plan on consistently taking a prenatal (if I can swallow it).<br><br>
Also, I have my own personal issues with multis. When I do take one it is whole food sources only.<br><br>
But, thanks for the info on dosage. Now, couldn't someone just take 4-5 tabs of 1mg folic acid to get the new recommended dose instead of getting a prescription?<br><br>
The brand I'm currently taking is <a href="http://www.naturesharmony.com/en/product_info/product_detail.php?id=100&category=7" target="_blank">Nature's Harmony</a>, found at Atlantic Superstore.<br><br>
Thanks ladies
Also, I have my own personal issues with multis. When I do take one it is whole food sources only.<br><br>
But, thanks for the info on dosage. Now, couldn't someone just take 4-5 tabs of 1mg folic acid to get the new recommended dose instead of getting a prescription?<br><br>
The brand I'm currently taking is <a href="http://www.naturesharmony.com/en/product_info/product_detail.php?id=100&category=7" target="_blank">Nature's Harmony</a>, found at Atlantic Superstore.<br><br>
Thanks ladies
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We are TTC and I've started taking a B-Complex in the morning and the evening along with one prenatal a day. I will be getting almost 2mg of folic acid a day - plus what's in food sources. I'm reading "Let's Have Healthy Children" by Adele Davis (it's from the early 80s) and she also strongly recommends large amounts of vitamin b 6...which is part of the reason I'm taking two b-complex a day.
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<b>Hesperia</b> Yeah I realized I didn't really address your actual question fully last time. I'm glad you wrote back because I was planning on posting again to say basically, 'No you would not be doing more harm than good taking the folic acid'; and if you're taking a multi even occasionally I'd say you're fine. Sorry - didn't mean to come off preachy or anything. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment"><br>
As you said: So in short, if you don't take a B complex or multi, folic is still beneficial and would only possibly deprive you of other b vits; again it can specifically mask a B12 deficiency. But that's it.<br><br><b>blondemom2bstl</b> Yes, most prenatals do (yours suounds fine). And my guess is, your prenatal also has the rest of the B's as well. You may or may not recognize them by their chemicle names but they are:<br>
B1=Thiamin<br>
B2=Riboflavin<br>
B3=Niacin<br>
B5=Pantothenic Acid<br>
B6=Pyridoxin HCl/pyridoxal 5-phosphate<br>
B9=Folic Acid<br>
B12
As you said: So in short, if you don't take a B complex or multi, folic is still beneficial and would only possibly deprive you of other b vits; again it can specifically mask a B12 deficiency. But that's it.<br><br><b>blondemom2bstl</b> Yes, most prenatals do (yours suounds fine). And my guess is, your prenatal also has the rest of the B's as well. You may or may not recognize them by their chemicle names but they are:<br>
B1=Thiamin<br>
B2=Riboflavin<br>
B3=Niacin<br>
B5=Pantothenic Acid<br>
B6=Pyridoxin HCl/pyridoxal 5-phosphate<br>
B9=Folic Acid<br>
B12
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Thank you Witcypants!!! You are exactly right!
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Oh you're so very welcome! Always glad to be of service when I'm able!<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">
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Oh you're so very welcome! Always glad to be of service when I'm able!<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">
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