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In excess, folic acid can: Increase cancer risk [ R ] Raise homocysteine [ R , R , R ] Cause symptoms of folate deficiency [ R , R , R ] Mask anemia caused by low vitamin B12 [ R ] Increase the risk of having children with autism or allergic diseases like asthma and eczema [ R , R ] Possibly increase the risk of having offspring with insulin resistance and high blood lipids (in rats) [ R ] The general recommendation for folic acid intake is 400 micrograms per day or up to 1700 micrograms per day for pregnant women [ R ]
In the ICU and in primary care, we use nutrition to support healing over months, not minutes
Each serving is free from dairy, sugar, gluten, and GMOs, and is suitable for vegans, making it a pure and practical addition to your daily routine
These processes tend to increase water solubility of the drug and can generate metabolites that are more chemically active and/or potentially toxic