Folic Acid
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Alishablond
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better take the active forms of folic acid called "Folate/ 5-MTHF folate/Metafolin", with B6 and B12 for better absorption.
snow19
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Alishablond
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Blackmores is folic acid in ingredients, not folate activ form.
Guardian Plus(at takashimaya) might have.
My folate and other fertility supplement, especially for my hubby, I order from Iherb, much cheaper and good world quality.
https://sg.iherb.com/c/5-MTHF-Folate-5-Methyl-Tetrahydrofolate
If you are lazy to order from US, take Blackmores, its' better than nothing.
Guardian Plus(at takashimaya) might have.
My folate and other fertility supplement, especially for my hubby, I order from Iherb, much cheaper and good world quality.
https://sg.iherb.com/c/5-MTHF-Folate-5-Methyl-Tetrahydrofolate
If you are lazy to order from US, take Blackmores, its' better than nothing.
I just get from KKH pharmacy off the rack. 1 mth supply appx $1.50
Hi,
some ppl cannot convert folic acid well, which is a synthetic vitamin like in my case.
newer studies ...
activated folate (5-MTFH, methy-folate) is better and easier to absorb into the body, but don't take high dose. may have side effects like headaches.
I buy from iHerb as well and my Doc's clinic. Have tried a few brands.
one article below of the differences
https://wellnessmama.com/12543/folic-acid-vs-folate/
Just want to add ... minimally you definitely shld take folic acid as there are alot of research on it.
some ppl cannot convert folic acid well, which is a synthetic vitamin like in my case.
newer studies ...
activated folate (5-MTFH, methy-folate) is better and easier to absorb into the body, but don't take high dose. may have side effects like headaches.
I buy from iHerb as well and my Doc's clinic. Have tried a few brands.
one article below of the differences
https://wellnessmama.com/12543/folic-acid-vs-folate/
Just want to add ... minimally you definitely shld take folic acid as there are alot of research on it.
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Hi Alishablond
yea, iHerb is so convenient. Is there one that u like? I've tried Jarrow (I take 400/ 800mg) and Thorne (1mg, which I think is giving me headache). also took pure encapsulations (400/800mg)
don't think folic acid is for hormonal balance. but for preventing neural tube defects, which is developed very early in pregnancy, so good to start even before u are preggers
Alishablond
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Hi, grumpet
Now I'm taking Jarrow Formulas metyl folate with B-12 and B6, lozenges.
Dot'n feel anything, but believe it's good for cells and body
What else are you taking?
I like Norwegian fish oil and royal jelly, really can see the effects.
Now I'm taking Jarrow Formulas metyl folate with B-12 and B6, lozenges.
Dot'n feel anything, but believe it's good for cells and body
What else are you taking?
I like Norwegian fish oil and royal jelly, really can see the effects.
Hi, grumpet
Now I'm taking Jarrow Formulas metyl folate with B-12 and B6, lozenges.
Dot'n feel anything, but believe it's good for cells and body
What else are you taking?
I like Norwegian fish oil and royal jelly, really can see the effects.
nice, what effects are u feeling, more energy? I heard abt royal jelly but not taking it.
I'm taking a few things.
proOmega fish oil from Nordic Natural , I think that's their highest strength one x 2
Vitamin D, Magnesium , probiotics
I'm not taking B12 cos my test results showed my level is high.
was taking iron, due to low level (borderline ) but I've stopped since mine comes w folic acid . may start again since it is 800mg
oh yes, pre-natals I was using the basic one by Thorne , have switched to Baby&mama ones (taking one tablet a day only) but will switch back to Thorne ones later on. my doc actually told me to start after 12 week pregnancy.
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Alishablond
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No
B12 helps folic acid to reduce homocysteine level
no, i am referring to my natural B12 level was already high. without supplements. not hormones