Vitamins - Folic Acid - Optimal Absorption

If supplementing, take folic acid in a multi B-complex or multi-vitamin/mineral liquid, tablet, or capsule for optimal absorption.

Substances or situations that destroy or limit absorption of folic acid include alcohol abuse, boiling and overcooking of foods, coffee, stress, estrogen, food processing techniques sulfa drugs, sunlight, tap water, tea, and tobacco.

The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutritional folic acid intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with folic acid.