Can you take too much folic acid during pregnancy? | Expert Q/A

Pregnancy Today

Search by:
articles
|
expert advice
|
stories
|
recalls
|
all content

Postpartum Topics Postpartum Depression & Emotional Recovery Physical Recovery Breastfeeding Basics Babyproofing Newborn Basics Most Popular Postpartum Pages Postpartum Depression: Why Getting Help Is a Good Thing for Mom and Baby Fitness and Breastfeeding: A Winning Combination Baby Weight Percentile Calculator: Determine Your Baby's Percentile and an Idea at Potential Future Growth Quiz: Getting to Know Your Newborn, Head to Toe

Babies Today

Expert Q&A

bookmark & share | print

Question:

Can you take too much folic acid during pregnancy?

Answer:

It is possible to get too much folic acid. The recommendation is 1000 micrograms or less daily. Women in their childbearing years and other adults require only 400 micrograms a day, so I would omit the folic acid supplement and keep the multi-vitamin. There's no folic acid in greens -- they have folate, the naturally-occuring cousin to folic acid, which is man-made. However, there is folic acid in fortified grains, so there is a good chance you're getting at least half of your daily requirement for folic acid from food.

By iParenting Staff
iParenting Staff Experts

Content provided on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be construed to be medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Click here for additional information.

Welcome, please join our community!

New guest? Sign up! Returning guest? Sign in!