Do you guys take Folate or Folic Acid?

[Emmyeve]

Been researching for so long my head is spinning. I ordered Solgar’s Folate at Metafolin. Anyone take folate instead of folic acid before conceiving and during pregnancy?

[genten]

Hi

I was told by my consultant to take Folic acid, not sure what the differences are as I didn't research, just did what i was told xx

[Kari55]

I’m taking folate 800mg.

[Emmyeve in reply to Kari55]

Thank you, why 800 just out of interest? X

[Kari55 in reply to Emmyeve]

Folate is a natural form whereas folic acid is synthetic. My nutritionist told me that it is advisable to take at least 800mcg of folate as it isn’t as easily absorbable.

[Emmyeve in reply to Kari55]

Yeh that’s what I’ve been reading. I wasn’t sure whether to start off at 400 and move up to 800. Perhaps I’ll do that.

[Hidden]

I think folate is recommended for ladies who don’t absorb folic acid well.

Folic acid should be sufficient for most ladies TTC/ pregnancy.

You could contact your fertility doctor & ask their opinion. xoxo

[Hidden]

Hey I take 400µg of Folic Acid every day (as recommended by consultant). Hope this helps!

[Emmyeve in reply to Hidden]

Oh that’s great thank you

[Hidden]

I take folate recommended originally by my fertility nutritionist instead of folic acid.

Xxx

[Hidden]

I take a mixed fertility vitamin which has folate in it. I was taking folic acid originally and it wasn't agreeing with my stomach at all. But it is all fine now!

[Emmyeve in reply to Hidden]

Awesome! Which one do you take , can you share that with us?

[threesthemagicnumber]

I was also taking folic acid but advised to move onto folate as it's much easier for the body to absorb (not so much of the yellow pee! sorry tmi!)

I take the Wild Nutrition food grown fertility supplement. It is expensive but very good quality as Pregnacare sometimes made me a bit nauseous. x

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I take pregnacare max which is folate under advice from my clinic as my tests showed I don’t absorb folic acid well.