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See also: Folate, Folic Acid Xtra, Vitamin B12 w/Folic Acid
What is Folic Acid? Folic acid, also known as Vitamin M, Folacin, and Folate are forms of the water-soluble Vitamin B9. These occur naturally in food and can also be taken as supplements. Folic Acid is an important vitamin that supports the heart and plays a significant role in the formation of new cells.
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Reasons Taken
85 patients in the community are taking or have taken Folic Acid.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 38 | 44% |
| Other | 21 | 24% |
| Slow my MS progress | 3 | 3% |
| Brain fog | 3 | 3% |
| Don't know | 2 | 2% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 1% |
| pregnancy | 1 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 1% |
| 0 mg Daily | 0 Daily | 0.8 mg As needed | 0.8 mg Daily | 1 mg Daily | 1 Daily | 2 mg Daily | 2.4 mg Daily | 3 mg Daily | 5 mg Daily | 6 mg Daily | 11 mg Daily | 100 mg Daily | 400 mcg Daily | 400 mg Daily | 400 Daily | 500 mg Daily | 600 mcg Daily | 800 mcg Daily | 800 mg Daily | 1000 mcg Daily | 1600 mcg Daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Folic Acid or how long patients were taking Folic Acid before stopping.
