Folic acid is the man-made version of folate , which helps the body make healthy red blood cells.The NHS advise that adults need 200 micrograms of folate a day. The symbol for a microgram is μg and its 1,000 times smaller than a milligram. As there are no long-term stores of folate in the body, it's also recommended that you eat food which contain folate frequently.
If you're pregnant or trying for a baby, or could get pregnant, the NHS recommended that you take a 400 microgram folic acid supplement daily until you're 12 weeks pregnant.
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