Dosage
0.4 mg to 1 mg a day.
However, a doctor, or your pharmacist, may prescribe a 4 or 5 mg daily folic acid supplement if you have certain risk factors or take certain medications. Talk to your health professional to learn more.
Foods rich in folic acid
Count on the colours! Dark green vegetables are excellent natural sources of folic acid (spinach, broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, etc.), as is orange fruit (oranges, mandarins, cantaloupe, etc.).
Legumes such as kidney beans, chick peas and lentils are also good options. As well, in Canada and the United States, all flour and pasta are enriched with folic acid (so, the beautiful pasta brought back straight from Italy by your mother-in-law is not a source of folic acid!).
When should I take a supplement?
Doctors recommend that you begin taking folic acid three months before a pregnancy and continue to do so until you have finished breastfeeding.
This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice and Accès pharma affiliated pharmacist-owners cannot be held responsible for this information. The information was true and accurate at the time of publication, but it is subject to change.
