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GardenerJames
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Joined : Jan 2006
Posts : 616
Posted 8/30/2007 8:56 PM (GMT -6)
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
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quincy
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Joined : May 2003
Posts : 33224
Posted 8/30/2007 11:09 PM (GMT -6)
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
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Beth75
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Posted 8/31/2007 8:44 AM (GMT -6)
I take 400 mg of folic acid, 1000 does seem like a lot. Definitely dbl check.
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