can you overdose on FOLIC ACID?

Question

what is considered normal( safe) amount?

Answer 1

It's a B vitamin, which is water-soluble. If you take more than your body can absorb, it generally comes out in your urine. (That's why B vitamin complexes make it bright yellow.) I regularly see people on 1 mg daily. Just take the recommendations for pregnant women, or a vitamin specifically for you.

Answer 2

Here's the info I found on overdosing. Recommended is 400 micrograms a day.



Overdose : Folic acid overdose (too much) can result in:
* masking of a B-12 deficiency which can lead to irreversible nerve damage
* seizures in epileptics (Reported on epileptic forums and message boards by several epileptics monitoring their own seizures and supplement/food intake. It is possible that the resulting seizures were precipitated by a masked loss or deficiency of B-12 or other B vitamins.) This updated information is provided in response to a note from M.V. on May 26, 2003.
* Additional warning to those with seizure disorders, do not engage in a program involving more than 400mcg of folic acid for more than a few days without first speaking with your doctor. This information is supported by several studies including, but not limited to, studies conducted by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Atkins, independent of each other. This information is provided in response to a note from M.Y. of Phoenix, AZ.
* ** According to several recently published studies, women and men can consume up to 20 grams of folic acid per day without danger. In fact, many researchers believe that the low end requirement as set by the FDA leaves the body subject to low blood cell production, reduction in protein metabolism, and a higher risk of birth defects. The adjustments to these amounts were prompted by a note from CR. We thank him for his interest in updating our site.

Answer 3

I dunno - I can't think straight with all the colours swimming round in front of me.