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How much folic acid should you take if you are trying to get pregnant?

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You should be taking 0.5mg of folate per day for three months before you fall pregnancy and for your entire pregnancy.

Studies have shown that to be most effective you need to take this EVERY day, not just 6 days a week and hope for the best on the other day.

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