Take too much of folic adic does it cause toxic?
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Too much of most things might be poisonous.
Side effects from folic acid are not common.
Stop taking this medication and seek emergency medical treatment if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Continue taking folic acid and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following less serious side effects, which have occurred with large doses of this medication:
nausea,decreased appetite,abdominal distention,
flatulence,bitter or bad taste,insomnia, or difficulty concentrating
http://www.drugs.com/folic_acid.html...
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.
http://www.foodanddiet.com/newfiles/foli...
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