Folic Acid

A few questions for the TTC experts here

How many mg does your doctor recommend taking? I bought it and realized after the fact it was only 400 mcg And I know that 's not nearly enough

Is there such a thing as taking too high a dosage? I know my multi vitamin contains some folic acid, so I want to factor that in before taking supplements

Any particular brands that you ladies swear by?

And this might be a dumb question, but do you continue to take the same dosage after you have already conceived?

Thanks in advance !!

I'm not sure either, but I believe 400 mcg is the recommended dosage for women in childbearing years.

Well, when I went to my Dr. - I told him that I was currently trying to concieve and that I was taking a Womens Multi Vitamin, i asked him if that was enough, it has 400 mg folic acid in it.
He told me no and prescribed me prenatals, which I believe have 800 mg.

I hope that helps Felicia!!!!!



eta: also, I know after I had my son I went back to the regular dosage - regular womens multi vitamin.

Mine prescribed Citracal and said I can use it while TTC right through birth.

It has 1 mg of Folic Acid which is the highest recommended (regular vitamins have between 400 and 800 mcgs).

My OB told me not to continue regular multi-vitimans because most pre-natals, expecially prescribed ones have all you need and too much of some vitamins blocks absorption of others.

But I've had a lot of problems 'down there' so she may be extra-cautious with me.


Are you 'officially' joining the TTC group now Felicia?

I take 2 400 mg of folic acid. I buy them at a company called Puritan's Pride.

Here is their website Puritan's Pride

Thanks for all the info, ladies!

Tracey - yes you were a big help

And Lauren: nope, DH & I aren't TTC just yet -- but I'm trying to get myself in the best shape possible for when I do officially join this board