3. You can have too much of a good thing.
Check with your doctor on how much folic acid you should be taking before and during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. Keep in mind that it’s naturally present in some foods and, since 1998, folic acid has been added to most enriched flours, cornmeal, pasta and rice in the U.S. which increases the average daily intake by 100 mcg. Too much folic acid has been associated with renal and respiratory issues as well as an increased risk for autism. There’s also a possibility it could increase you or your child’s risk for colorectal and other cancers.
