Folic Acid

[babyhelp]

Hi All,

Do any of u know how I should take the yellow folic acid pills to conceive while taking this iron pill as well?

I feel weak and the same time planning to conceive, I feel headache and giddy at times and afraid might be Low blood.

This iron pill already contains folic acid and to be taken after meal.

 

[Daledale]

If already consist then no need double take.
Took my dha supplement consist of 800mg folic acid so i need double take folic acid unless bfp bah.

Giddy may be low blood or low sugar too. Do see a doctor if giddy persist.

 

[yuiyui]

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Hi All,

Do any of u know how I should take the yellow folic acid pills to conceive while taking this iron pill as well?

I feel weak and the same time planning to conceive, I feel headache and giddy at times and afraid might be Low blood.

This iron pill already contains folic acid and to be taken after meal.

Hi i also took this. did not know got folic in it. i took it after my menses is clear

 

[babyhelp]

Yes there is folic acid. See attached- fetal development

 

[babyhelp]

 

[grumpet]

Hi Babyhelp
why don't u do a blood test to check yr iron/ red blood cells? mine was borderline low. my energy level is not high as well. exhausted.

I took iberet folic by Abbott for iron, re-test and level was better. folic acid and abit of vitamin C in the mix helps with iron absorption. I have switched to another iron supplement by Thorne, which has folate 5-mtfh type. supposed to absorb better.

as long as u get minimally 400mg folic acid/ folate, from various supplements. then u don't have to take the yellow folic acid (which is usually 5g from hospital)

must take before pregnant, cos by the time u know u are pregnant, it may be too late.

 

[grumpet]

avoid taking iron pill with calcium. prevents absorption.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/oral-iron-supplementation

 

[babyhelp]

Hi Grumpet, Can recommend which folic acid to take? Where can I buy if u think that is better then Hospital 5g?

 

[Daledale]

Hi Grumpet, Can recommend which folic acid to take? Where can I buy if u think that is better then Hospital 5g?

Hospital 5mg should be more than enough.

 

[babyhelp]

Noted Daledale. Thanks

 

[grumpet]

Hi Grumpet, Can recommend which folic acid to take? Where can I buy if u think that is better then Hospital 5g?

Hi I think they are all abt the same for folic acid (since it is synthetic). 5g is way more than the required minimum. if u are taking prenatal and other supplements that has it already, just read the labels, no need to overdose unless yr doc asked u to.

the image u attached looks (can't see clearly) like there is 1mg folic acid already.

I am taking folate (activated folate/ 5-mtfh), cos it works better since I know I have a condition that doesn't absorb folic acid as well compared to folate. there are a few brands pure encapsulations, solgar, thorne research that has it.

 

[hippo78]

I took Blackmores Folate 500mcg (90 Tablets) daily for 3 months before conception.
You can easily find them in Watsons, unity or guardian. Not expensive , with promo you can get it less than $15 a bottle sometimes.

 

[Daledale]

I took Blackmores Folate 500mcg (90 Tablets) daily for 3 months before conception.
You can easily find them in Watsons, unity or guardian. Not expensive , with promo you can get it less than $15 a bottle sometimes.

Hospital folic acid only $1.50 for 1 mth supply. 5mg.
Can get of off the shelf no need prescription.
Yes my prenatal supplement already consist folic acid so i don't take extra. =)

 

[hippo78]

Blackmores folate is just an option of the many folic acid brands in the market.
There are no added salt, yeast, gluten, wheat, milk derivatives, preservatives, artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.

I bought this brand because I bought their other products in the past like Conceive Well™ Gold, and probiotics powder for myself and my kids.