Can I eat folic acid tablets when pregnant?
SafeRecommended: 800 micrograms a day, ideally from before you conceive until week 12. Your midwife or GP may suggest a higher dose.
Folic acid tablets for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganNo animal ingredients.Safe
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Perimenopause or menopauseNothing here is a known hot-flush trigger.Safe
Babies (under 1)No concern for babies under 1 that we know of.Safe
Toddlers (1 to 4)No concern for children under 5 that we know of.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is folic acid tablets safe in pregnancy?
Safe. Recommended: 800 micrograms a day, ideally from before you conceive until week 12. Your midwife or GP may suggest a higher dose.