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Folic acid

Vitamins / Vitamins and their derivatives

Also known as: Folate

Found 67 oral uses for Folic acid

  • Folic acid deficiency anemia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency. Take 1.5-2.0 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High homocysteine RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; reduces homocysteine. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Neural tube defects prevention RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is used for prevention. Take 1-4 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses before and during pregnancy. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Pregnancy support RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to prevent miscarriage; used for prevention. Take 0.4-1.0 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses before and during pregnancy.

  • Breast cancer prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces breast cancer risk, specially if alcohol consumption is present. Take 3-6 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-4 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months. If taking oral contraceptives take 10 mg of folic acid daily for treatment.

  • Colon cancer prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces colon cancer risk, specially if alcohol consumption is present or you are on ulcerative colitis medication. Take 3-6 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an antidepressant; helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; elevates mood; alleviates depression; increases the effectiveness of medical drugs. Take 0.6-1.2 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Epilepsy RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; compatibility with medical drugs should be verified. Take 1-5 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General anemia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency. Take 0.6-1.2 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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