Folic Acid

What is Folic Acid?

CATEGORY: Supplements

Folic acid is an important nutrient which may be useful in the prevention of atherosclerosis and neural tube birth defects. In addition, it has been used for anemias, depression, and osteoporosis. It is available in prescription and over the counter preparations.

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How do members experience Folic Acid?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Increase effect of another treatment 347 101
General health 282 90
Mixed connective tissue disease 274 13
Vitamin B12 deficiency 154 16
Treat side effects of another treatment 99 25

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal bloating 1
Accidental overdose 1
Anxious mood 1
Dry skin 1
Dry throat 1
Hair loss 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 6
Mild 3
None 280

Member evaluations

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klunzig

evaluated on Nov 01, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Janice Lewis

evaluated on Mar 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Don't know: Slight
  • Side effects: None

MarciaJ720

evaluated on Jan 01, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None
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