Posted by sid on February 3, 2002, at 11:32:22
In reply to Re: Folic Acid in Canada - CAM, posted by Willow on February 1, 2002, at 23:20:37
> For any woman trying to get pregnant it is recommended here that they start prenatal supplements three months before. I think this is for the folic acid.
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> Whistling WillowIndeed, that's to avoid nervous system problems in the baby, especially spina bifida.
I took folic acid during my major depression (over-the-counter supplements), hoping it would help, but all it gave me was a constant headache, worse than the "depression headache" that the illness gave me. So I had to stop. I didn't take meds then however. Taken alone during depression, I couldn't stand the side effect of folic acid. Without depression it may be different of course. Or with meds.
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