by Gerson Lang
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Oral use of folic acid can cause:
Bad taste in your mouth.
Nausea.
Loss of appetite.
Confusion.
Irritability.
Sleep pattern disturbance.
What are the side effects of folate?
Side effects of folic acidFeeling sick (nausea) Take folic acid with, or just after, a meal or snack to help with feeling sick. ... Loss of appetite. Eat when you'd usually expect to be hungry. ... Bloating or wind. It might help to eat smaller and more frequent meals, eat and drink slowly, and exercise regularly.
Is it possible to take too much folate?
You can't get too much folate. However, it's possible to take too much folic acid, the manmade form found in supplements and fortified foods. Doing so can cause stomach problems, trouble sleeping and skin reactions.
What happens if your folate is high?
Excess folic acid is excreted in urine. A high folate intake can mask vitamin B-12 deficiency until its neurological effects become irreversible. This can typically be remedied by taking a supplement containing 100 percent of the daily value of both folic acid and vitamin B-12.
Can too much folate cause anxiety?
My time working in medical pharmacology has led me to the conclusion that certain vitamins you'll find in vitamin B complex (i.e., vitamin B6, folate, and other nutrient stimulants) can lead to a similar state of worry, fear, and anxiety.
How much folate is safe?
How much folic acid should you take?Category (Children & Adults)Folate (Folic Acid) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)4-8 years400 micrograms/day9-13 years600 micrograms/day14-18 years800 micrograms/day19 years and up1,000 micrograms/day1 more row
Is 5000 mcg of folic acid too much?
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for folic acid was established at 1,000 mcg/day (one-fifth of the LOAEL) to prevent individuals from taking so much folic acid that they reach the LOAEL risk level of 5,000 mcg/day 15.
What happens if I take 2 folic acid tablets by mistake?
If you take too much Folic acid is generally very safe. Taking too much is unlikely to cause any harm.
Does folate build up in your system?
Folic acid does not cause harm when used at recommended levels. Folic acid dissolves in water. This means that it is regularly removed from the body through urine, so excess amounts do not build up in the body. You should not get more than 1000 mcg per day of folic acid.
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