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Is Daily Intake Of Folic Acid Advisable?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Question: my blood is sickline is AS postive can i take folic acid everyday
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take folic acid if you are deficient in folic acid.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Yes you can take folic acid everyday in case you are deficient in folic acid. You may check with your primary healthcare provider to know if you are deficient.

AS hemoglobin is not a contraindication for folic acid.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Is Daily Intake Of Folic Acid Advisable?

Brief Answer: You can take folic acid if you are deficient in folic acid. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Yes you can take folic acid everyday in case you are deficient in folic acid. You may check with your primary healthcare provider to know if you are deficient. AS hemoglobin is not a contraindication for folic acid. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri