How much folate (folic acid) for weight loss?
Healthy adults should get at least 400 mcg of folate from food in order to lose weight. Folic acid supplements won’t help you burn more fat.
Healthy adults should get at least 400 mcg of folate from food in order to lose weight. Folic acid supplements won’t help you burn more fat.
The richest foods in folate (folic acid) are spices, herbs, seeds, nuts, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains & beer!
The maximum safe dose of folic acid is 1,000 mcg a day, but we shouldn’t get more than 400 mcg from dietary supplements, or fortified foods.