Folic Acid Dose

GardenerJames

Veteran Member

Joined : Jan 2006

Posts : 616

Posted 8/31/2007 2:56 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Everybody!
My GI told me he wanted me to start taking some Folic Acid, and he recommended 800-1000 mg daily.
I told him I thought that the Forvia I take has some in it, and he said ok that should be fine.
When I came home I saw the amount is .2 mg, 100% daily value.
So he's recommending I take....4 to 5 THOUSAND times the daily value?!?!?!
My question is how much are those of you who have been recommended to take it taking?
Thanks!
James

quincy

Elite Member

Joined : May 2003

Posts : 33769

Posted 8/31/2007 5:09 AM (GMT 0)

Hi James...it seems the doc might have used mg instead of mcg.

Call him back to confirm. I don't see any logic for him to suggest up to 1000mg.

q

Beth75

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Joined : Jul 2007

Posts : 2158

Posted 8/31/2007 2:44 PM (GMT 0)

I take 400 mg of folic acid, 1000 does seem like a lot. Definitely dbl check.

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