- Fish-To Eat or not to Eat? 25th April 2006
... are trying to conceive. I started taking good ol' Folic acid, but I was just wondering if consuming fish ...
- What on earth is happening ! 26th March 2006
... no idea what is going on. I have to continue taking folic acid and start on evening primrose oil and vitamin...
- Decided to start trying! 21st February 2006
... ready to start trying. Also, you should start taking folic acid atleast 3 months before you are ready to start ... . Folic acid helps prevent some neural tube birth defects...
... vitamin, be sure to take a multi-vitamin and some folic acid. My dr. prescribed 1 mg of folic acid which...
- Early Ovulation 29th January 2006
... continued to take vitamins, evening primerose oil and folic acid. Of course exercise to help ease the discomfort...
- Vitex Usage... Please help me! 23rd January 2006
... really did for me!LOL) but it is said to interfere with folic acid absorption so i recommend taking it only until ... in case you do get pg, cause the baby really needs folic acid in the beginning to ward off spinal or neurological...
... currently taking Vitex liquid with green tea, B-6, and Folic Acid pills. This will be my second cycle. I started...
- 2WW finally!! Anyone with me? 21st January 2006
... post! I am currently using Vitex w/ green tea, B-6, n folic acid to help regulate my cycles...n so far it is working...
- Fertility blend supplement from GNC 19th January 2006
... repair oxidative damage due to aging and environment.
Folic acid assists in the reduction of specific birth defects...
- Where do I start? 17th January 2006
... to start trying to get pregnant. I have started on folic acid and am watching my caffeine intake. Should I...
... that too. Also, you mentioned that you were taking Folic Acid - are you also taking a multivitamin as well...
- Flintstones vs. Prenatal Vitamins 12th January 2006
... use the "Complete" version of them and it has enough folic acid and iron, etc. so I figured it would be ok....
... prenatal vitamins my dr. stuck me on 1 flinstone and 1 folic acid pill a day....
- Going to start trying to get pregnant......?? 3rd January 2006
...
Make sure you are taking the correct amount of folic acid daily and most of all RELAX and ENJOY.
I wish...
- Question about Vitex 3rd January 2006
... that green tea can interfere with your absorption of folic acid so i would recommend drinking it from last day ... of af until you O. I was also on a seperate folic acid pill and a prenatal vitamin to help my body prepare...
- Green Tea 2nd January 2006
... cause birth defects because it inhibits absorbption of folic acid. Does anyone know if it causes birth defects...
... causing birth defects but i do know about the whole folic acid thing. i drank green tea when i conceived my ... last day of af until i O'd and i also took an extra folic acid pill along with my prenatal. Im not sure about...
- Weight gain before conceiving? 17th December 2005
... to try for a baby. The gyn said that I should take folic acid for three months before trying to conceive.
...
So I went to a shop to get some folic acid, and saw some pregnancy vitamins which contain ... extra folic acid, plus additional vitamins and minerals. The vitamins...
- trying for baby number 3 14th December 2005
... your husband too) Take prenatal vitamins daily with folic acid to prevent spinal cord birth defects in your...
- Weird Symptoms and Progesterone Cream 27th November 2005
... s prenatal and a b-complex, in addition to b-6 and folic acid.
I think I will have a laproscopy done early...
- Whats going on !!!!!! Help. 10th November 2005
... questions, advice or suggestions and when I asked about folic acid he said I really needent bother unless I really...
... Sorry forgot :
It was an effort to get folic acid out the doc so no way he'll entertain a blood...
... anything about coming off BC, cylcles, ovulation, ttc, folic acid or all the technical terms and biology about ... anything. I was just going to stop the pill, get on folic acid and start researching however I think I will...
- Needs ways to increase chances of getting a BFP 6th November 2005
... you what it does sorry. And you should be taking folic acid 400 mcg every day. Also after you BD you should...
- Help!!! Need Some Info On Pre Nat Vits 31st October 2005
... the phamplet (duet duet) it says the vit has 1mg of folic acid areen't i supposed to be taking more? please...
... prenatal vit? also i wonder why duet only has 1mg of folic acid....
sooo frustrated!!!! :)...
... samples of duet and I was wondering the same thing about folic acid only beeing 1 mg. That does'nt make sense....
... I am on natal care plus and they only have 1mg of folic acid too. That doesn't seem like enough....
... ingredient is.
You should be taking 400 micrograms of folic acid every day....
... I was told by my dr just to take folic acid and she gave me samplers of just folic acid nothing ... in it. And I found out at GNC that they have just folic acid and its 400mcg I take a day which is one pill ... maybe you can just go to GNC or something and just get Folic Acid....
- getting ready 7th August 2005
... Welcome to the board!!!
A few things I would suggest... folic acid, prenatal vitamins, a good diet rich in vegetables...
- Green Tea 27th July 2005
... PG I have heard that large amounts can interfere w/ folic acid absorption.
Flax oil, evening primrose...
- Omg!!!i Got The Results!!!! 27th July 2005
... intake now..... I heard that in large amounts it blocks folic acid absorption!!!
Austin
:)...
... reason this cycle I took an additional 400 mcg of folic acid so I think my basis are covered!! I already feel...
- Trying to Get Pregnant 18th July 2005
... chaste tree, duogest, multi-supplements. For Til B12, Folic Acid and I think that's it. I'm trying my best to...
- Prenatal vitamins before conception 8th June 2005
... I now that women TTC should be sure to take enough folic acid and iron to promote healthy development but I...
... good to take them prior to TTC- to build up enough folic levels in your blood and continue taking throughout...
... prenatal is ok too. She said that getting 400 mcg of folic acid is important when trying to conceive to help...
... just take multi and extra B-complex that has 400mg of folic acid...(is it mg or mcg, either way its 400 folic ... ).
She said its better to take more than 400 of folic acid, so usually multis have 400 folic acid and then...
- New to this formum 26th May 2005
... OBGYN started me on pre-natal vitamins to boost my folic levels. I read it is important to start taking the...
- Any suggestions for helpful literature? 11th May 2005
... good book, its my bible!
You need to start taking Folic Acid as soon as possible and eat healthy or as healthy...
- medications and conceiving (a male's curiousity)... 4th May 2005
... would effect her... a good idea is to have ya wife on folic acid before...(during) your trying to conceive.. good...
- green tea?! 28th April 2005
... I've heard that green tea can DECREASE FOLIC ACID absorption during pregnancy...which would definitely...
... time. I read that increasing your daily intake of folic acid will greatly reduce if not dimish the likelihood ... considering pregnancy, start taking the prenate vitamins. Folic acid is also found in walnuts, apricots, green vegetables...
- Any other 2 ww'ers? 14th April 2005
... might just be wishful thinking. I've been watching my folic acid intake just in case, but I'm thinking I'll just...
- Need some info fairly fast please 13th March 2005
... should I start taking vitamins now and maybe some extra folic acid?
Please, anyone who would like to share or...
- Folic Acid...I'm sure everyone knows... 2nd March 2005
... pregnancies they recommend a much larger amount of folic acid. but i can't remember what it is.
rayray, i ... ve been taking mine for 3 months. mine has 1 mg of folic acid per pill. i'm sure you're ok as long as you are...
... Good!@! I Am Taking Multi Vitamins And .4 Mg Folic Acid. Im Sure Thats What It Is. That Was A Month Ago...
... doctor they interviewed recommended giving a bottle of folic acid to the bride as a *wedding gift*. Not a bad...
... I have heard a lot about folic acid...could be because I already have one little ... should drink one glass a day to get your intake of folic acid.... I have always just taken a prenatal vitamin...
... regular WOMEN's multi-vitamin has the right dose of folic acid. I asked if I needed to take extra and she said...
... I have been taking folic acid since we started ttc which was a year ago, before...
- Two MC's and brave enought to try again? 25th February 2005
... the miscarriages and to find out it was something... folic acid defiency..my body doesn't produce enough folic ... acid to keep a baby alive.. folic acid is a big role in pregnancy! So I am now on prescribed ... folic acid pills caz the over the counter ones aren't stong ... little! I'm not back ttc yet caz I have to be on folic acid pills 3 months prior to trying again...The chance...
... done at the drop of a hat- for free! I've been taking folic 400mg for over a year and there was nothing in the...
- Newbie with a Q about depo 25th February 2005
... months.so hang in there and eat healthy and take your folic and kkep dtd.good luck will keep my fingers crossed...
- Preparing for TTC 25th February 2005
... really messed myself up. but i would try to go on folic acid and multi-vitamins. that is what my doctor recomended...
- I'll Be Back In 3 Months!!! YAY!!! 15th February 2005
... being caused because my body doesn't produce enough folic acid to keep the baby alive. I am now on a perscription ... folic acid pill and have to take it for 3 months before...
- what can i do to prepare? 14th February 2005
... body and what to expect.
I take it you are taking folic acid daily? there are also other vitamins you can ... aswel at the same time, my chemist told me to take folic acid and multi-bionta (sp?) to give my body the correct...
- i want a baby! 29th November 2004
... want a family ! xx
You need to relax!! take some folic acid, and eat well and stop worrying too much.
Also...
- advice on trying to conceive 17th October 2004
... I just wanted to add that you should start taking Folic Acid if you haven't already. Also OPK's (ovulation...
- Period Just Started 22nd September 2004
... vitamins? Start getting your body ready by taking folic acid?vitamins, eating and sleeping well, and abstaining...
- Ttc 22nd September 2004
... aren't already taking them it's important to take folic acid or prenatal viatmins ask at the pharmacy what...
- can i take these all at once? 13th March 2008
... to be taking all these together? I was also told folic acid is good to take , as I was diagnosed with high ... cohosh,, uva ursi berries, alfalfa leaves, boron,
folic acid it has 800mcg-- is that enough????
thanks...
- flintstone vitamins in place of prenatal vitamins 19th February 2008
... if that is a good idea. Make sure that they contain folic acid because that is one thing that I know that is...
- What is a good supplement to take when TTC? 14th December 2007
... Take folic acid, and do NOT take much vitamin A. That goes for...
- Vitamins that are easy on the stomach? 8th December 2007
... vitamins that are easy on the stomach, or any without folic acid? The reason I ask is that I can feel definite...
- Timing/mixing of supplements...any tips? 28th July 2007
... vitamin (food based), vitamin A (as beta carotene), folic acid, vitamin E, selenium, a B-complex, and indole...
- Folic Acid 16th July 2007
... in another thread on this topic, that giving extra folic acid to the popluation at large is not necessarily ... increase in precancerous tumors in the colon since folic acid has been added to so many products. At the moment ... size). Speculation is that it could be because the folic acid used to supplement foods is a manufactured variety...
- Sublingual B12...is it really good for you or a hoax? 13th June 2007
... then B vitamins, then wrote me a prescription for folic acid. Have since read that a high-end folate acid ... reading can mask a B12 deficiency and my folic acid is now at the high end because of supplements...
- Vitamins for Acne - Can't Sleep! 11th June 2007
... 50%
o Vitamin B6 (10mg) 500%
o Folic Acid (100mcg) 25%
o Vitamin B12 (10mg) 167...
- whats good for periodontal issues 10th June 2007
... Xylitol for cavities
For gums Tea tree oil, Folic acid, tart cherries and the Q10....
- AP Reports Cancer Cut 60% 7th June 2007
... A multi with 800mcg folic acid (or a multi plus a 0.4mg folic acid pill) a D3...
- Folic Acid and Stroke Risk 1st June 2007
... because it thins the blood. I'm not sure if there is folic acid in them. Theres a really long thread on the Acne...
... Hardy09,
It appears that folic acid is the latest micronutrient to be added to all ... supplementation. It is certainly true that too little folic acid can cause problems for babies during gestation ... is lacking in important nutrients. But I am seeing folic acid in more and more food items (salt, joghurt, bread ... that had other B vitamins as well as lots of extra folic acid.
I have read in the scientific literature ... that too much folic acid can interfere with the body's ability to utilize ... long enough, can be irreversable.
If inadequate folic acid intake is primarily a problem for women of child ... My concern is when people are getting this extra folic acid in the food supply, and then decide, based on ... people with neurological damage because all this extra folic acid is canceling out what little vitamin B12 they...
... I was going to be reading something like "too much folic acid increases your chance of stroke." But thank ... one myself. I am taking my recommended 100% dv of folic acid from my multivitamin and will continue taking...
- Bee Pollen 2nd May 2007
... DNA, RNA, Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Inositol...
- Vitamin supplements and BMs 1st May 2007
... is what I'm taking:
Prenatal vitamin
Selenium
Folic Acid
Vitamin C
Benefiber (for more fiber)
I am...
- Vitamin-B Complex concerns & questions 22nd April 2007
... 500%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 100.00 mg 5,000%
Folic Acid 800.00 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin...
- Which Vitamin B for severe fatigue? 17th April 2007
... Ingredients:
B1 100 mg
B2 100mg
Niacin 100mg
B6 100mg
Folic Aicd 400mg
B12 100 mg
Biotin 100 mg
Pantothenic...
- Folic Acid Pills - Side Effects? 3rd April 2007
... menopausal, and overstressed women never have enough folic acid or B complex in their diets, especially if you ... use birth control pills they depliate/surpress folic acid and B-s in our bodies.
YOu can get folic acid...
- 200% folic acid a day 3rd April 2007
... url]
there is a lot of information about folate ( folic acid).
This is the latest nutrient to be added ... micrograms per day.
Since you are probably getting folic acid from a lot of sources (fortified flour and cereals...
... me full at night. I'm getting my first 400mcg of folic from my Alive vitamin. And my 2nd 400mcg from the...
... information on the relationship between the B12 and folic acid. Is it possible I could have vitamin B deficiency ... possible damage resulting from it!
What do we get folic acid from? Do our bodies make any?
My arm has been...
- Prenatal vs Flinstones - Same Thing? 2nd April 2007
... pills - I get too tense, close up & choke.
Also, folic acid vitamins 400mg, could it be taken together w...
- Multi-vitamin 1st April 2007
...
It is crucial that you take a multi-vitamin with folic acid to prevent birth defects BEFORE you get pregnant...
- B-Complex without Vitamin C? 19th March 2007
... now.
B1 100mg
B2 100mg
Niacin 100mg
B6 100mg
Folic Acid 400mcg
B12 100mcg
Biotin 100mcg
Pantothenuc...
... 1
100 mg B-2
100 mg Niacin
100 mg B-6
400 mcg Folic Acid
100 mcg B-12
100 mcg Biotin
100 mg Pantothenic...
- Any of these effect absorption of others? 21st February 2007
... other vitamins/supplements?
Lysine
Fish Oil
Folic Acid
Garlic
Cinnamon
Thanks for any feedback...
- Whats a good B Complex? 23rd January 2007
... 000 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Dexapanthenol) - 30 mg
Folic Acid - 400 mcg
Good luck! :)...
...
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 100 mcg
Folic Acid (Folate) 400 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
PABA ...
...
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 100 mcg
Folic Acid (Folate) 400 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
PABA ...
- Is too much folic acid bad for you? 20th December 2006
... well I'm taking centrum everyday. That has 400mcg of folic acid in it. On that label it says 400mcg is the 100 ... daily value. But I bought a seperate bottle of just folic acid itself at a gnc store which has 400mcg tablets ... dunno, currently I'm taking centrum and 1 tablet of folic acid and also 1 tablet of 500mg vitamin C....
... Before folic acid was banned in mg doses I took 5 mg a day. There ... The anemia can appear as a different type of anemia. Folic acid may hide pernicious anemia if you have it and ... that is why you cannot buy folic acid in mg doses anymore. Now it is only sold over ... the counter in mcg doses. Folic acid does NOT cause pernicious anemia....
- Iron for young man? 1st December 2006
... ntothenate) - 25 mg
Vitamin B-6 - 25 mg
Vitamin B-9 Folate ( Folic Acid) - 200 mcg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 250 mg...
- Multi-Vitamins......Need Advice Please 30th October 2006
... gag reflex. Right now I'm taking my B vitamins with folic acid--sublingual---liquid form everyday and I LOVE...
- Folic acid for non pregnant women 23rd October 2006
... What does Folic acid have to do with a PAP test? Is a pap test just...
- MTR test 19th October 2006
... looking for vitamin B12 deficiency as well as B6 and folic acid. I met my mom's doctor for the first time and...
- Nicomide Tabs 17th October 2006
... just plain Niacin though. It also contains zinc and folic acid.
The zinc is an anti-inflammatory and anti...
- Vegan Vitamins/Supplements 7th October 2006
...
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL) 12.5 mg - 625%
Folic Acid 400 mcg - 100%
Vitamin B-12 50 mcg - 833%...
- Vitamin E and post surgery 15th August 2006
... take just B-1 and wonder why you have birth defects ( folic acid / b-9 ) or nervous system problems (b-6,b-12...
- New Vitamin Regime - Am I Taking Too Much 20th July 2006
...
Niacin – 20 mg / 100%
Vitamin B6 – 2 mg / 100%
Folic Acid – 400 mcg / 100%
Vitamin B12 – 6 mcg / 100%...
- Too much folic acid?? 27th April 2006
... I'm not familiar with Folgard but Folic Acid itself has no side effects. Not even in higher...
... I'm not familiar with Folgard but Folic Acid itself has no side effects. Not even in higher ... mutation that can prevent my body from processing folic acid properly. Not a big deal under normal circumstances...
... vitamins for yrs and iv'e never read of high dose Folic Acid causing drowsiness so i wouldn't worry about...
... vitamins for yrs and iv'e never read of high dose Folic Acid causing drowsiness so i wouldn't worry about...
