How many mcg of Folic Acid?

Question

The average prenatal vitamin has 800 mcg of folic acid. Because my mother had several not viable fetuses which had spina bifida, my obgyn recommended I take 5x that amount to support proper brain growth. Anyone else had a similar recommendation?

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I use Folate instead of Folic acid . Look into that . It's more bioavailable .
Seeking health prenatals is what I take and what I recommend for all of my patients . Best of luck !

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You an never take too much folic acid or any type because it's a b vitamin and they are water soluble. Whatever your body doesn't use it will flush out so you could be peeing it all out but it's so cheap, who cares? Don't forget you also get folic acid from your diet as well.

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I just went to my Dr today. She said that because there is family history of spinal bifida, even though it was my 3rd cousin, that I should be taking more to help prevent it.

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My RE recommended and extra supplement

How many mcg of Folic Acid?

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