Can a diet high in folate (folic acid) promote weight loss?
We don’t need high doses of folic acid from supplements to lose weight. We can get enough from foods rich in folate.
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Folic acid dose from supplements before pregnancy!
Women should get high doses of folic acid of at least 600 mcg before even get pregnant to protect the baby’s health.
A list of foods high in folate (folic acid)
The richest foods in folate (folic acid) are spices, herbs, seeds, nuts, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains & even beer!
What’s the upper safe dosage for folic acid from supplements?
The upper safe dose for folic acid is 1,000 mcg a day, but we shouldn’t get more than 400 mcg from dietary supplements, or fortified foods.
