the upper intake level (ul) for folic acid during pregnancy is 1000mcg (1mg). the ul is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects. the ul does not apply to individuals who are treated with the nutrient under medical supervision. i would talk to your doctor about the additional folic acid you are getting from you vitamin to see if that's okay. also a prenatal vitamin is better than a regular vitamin because it contains higher levels of key nutrients needed during pregnancy such as iron. congratulations on your pregnancy!
can i take too much folic acid while pregnant? mutivitamin vs. prenatal. i just found out i am pregnant. i currently take a highly rated multivitamin that already contains 0. 8mg of folic acid. i also take 1mg of folic acid in addition. am i taking too much? i took the 1mg to offset the side effects of mexotrexate. when i stopped the methotrexate my rheumatologist told me to keep taking the 1mg folic acid. am i ok to take this much? also should i be taking a prenatal or is my multivitamin ok?