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When do pregnant women need folic acid supplements?

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Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 04:39 AM

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    Apr 04, 2026

      When is the best time for pregnant women to take folic acid? ? There is a widespread misunderstanding that folic acid supplements are only needed when you are pregnant. In fact, before preparing for pregnancy, female You should supplement with folic acid, which should start 3 months before pregnancy and last about half a year.

      It is generally believed that pregnant women without folate deficiency should not consume too much daily. There are two folic acid dosage forms on the market, one is a 5 mg dosage form, and the other is a small dosage form of 0.4 mg per tablet. Generally speaking, a daily intake of 0.4 mg to 0.8 mg is sufficient for pregnant women.

      Excessive folic acid intake not only fails to prevent fetus The purpose of malformation may also be to mask the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, interfere with zinc metabolism, and cause zinc deficiency in pregnant women or nerve damage and other adverse consequences. 》》》 What snacks can pregnant women eat? 5kind of delicious

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