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Originally Posted by bizi
.8 mg folic acid doesn't sound like enough. 400mg is the normal dose.
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mg =
milligrams
you are probably used to seeing the dosage in micrograms:
mcg =
micrograms
.1 mg = 100 mcg.
.8 mg = 800 mcg
200-400
mcg folic acid is a common daily dose for non-pregnant women.
800-1000
mcg (i.e. .8 - 1.0 mg) for pregnant women/women wishing to conceive.
so that's fine.