Found 67 oral uses for Folic acid
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- Folic acid deficiency anemia
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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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