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Folic acid can have reduced absorption or decreased drug effectiveness when taken with certain medications, so if you're taking any medications, you must consult with a pharmacist..
If you're taking anticonvulsants, birth control pills, diabetes medications, or anticancer drugs, folic acid may not be properly absorbed, or conversely, may interfere with the drug's effectiveness..
Alcohol prevents folic acid from being absorbed and stored.. To see proper results while taking folic acid, you should refrain from drinking..

I came home from work and took my supplement. Down it went with a glass of water..

There was a company dinner the next day, but I thought one day wouldn't matter since I'd taken it today. After all, consistent intake is what's important..

But folic acid isn't that simple..

If you're taking medications, folic acid may not be properly absorbed by your body,, and one drink can quietly neutralize that day's supplement..

Taking something diligently only to have your body unable to use itâmore common than you'd think..

Today I want to tell you about 2 things you must know before taking folic acid..

If you're taking any medications, be sure to check.

Medications That Interfere with Folic Acid Absorption

Folic acid has drug interactions with several medications. When taken together, folic acid may not work properly, or conversely, may reduce the drug's effectiveness..

1) Drugs That Block Absorption Itself

Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, valproic acid)): reduce folic acid's entry into your body and interfere with the metabolism of folic acid that does enter..
Inflammatory bowel disease treatment agents (sulfasalazine)): block the pathway through which folic acid is absorbed in the intestines..

2) Drugs That Lower Folic Acid Levels in Your Body

Oral contraceptives: gradually reduce folic acid levels in the body the longer you take them..
Diabetes treatment agents (metformin)): can lead to folic acid deficiency with long-term use..
Antibiotics (trimethoprim)): can suppress folic acid metabolism and cause deficiency..

3) Drugs That Directly Conflict with Folic Acid

Anticancer drugs (methotrexate)): inhibit folic acid's action to stop cancer cell growth. In this case, conversely, folic acid supplementation may reduce anticancer effectiveness and requires special caution..

If you're taking even one of the above medications, don't decide to take a folic acid supplement on your own..

I recommend you consult with your doctor or pharmacist about dosage and timing..

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If you're interested in vascular health, it's also good to study related supplements..

👉 [Coenzyme Q10âthat unfamiliar-sounding friend.!]

Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Folic Acid??

How Alcohol Affects Folic Acid

Alcohol damages folic acid in two ways..

One is at the absorption stage.. Alcohol interferes with folic acid entering your body in the small intestine..

Even if you take the supplement, it doesn't get properly absorbed and just passes out of your body..

The other is after absorption.. As alcohol is broken down, a substance called acetaldehydeis produced, and this substance rapidly breaks down folic acid in your body..

The folic acid that was barely absorbed gets broken down without doing its job..

In other words, drinking alcohol makes taking a folic acid supplement pointless..

So while you're taking folic acid, it's better to avoid company dinners..

Especially for pregnant women, and also for those concerned about folic acid deficiency..

How you take a good supplement is just as important as choosing one.

Folic acid is a finicky nutrient that requires consideration of both the medications you take with it and your lifestyle habits..

Just remembering these two things I've told you today will help you use the same supplement much more effectively..

If you're pregnant or concerned about anemia, iron and folic acid are companion nutrients that should be taken together..

👉 [Go see iron supplement evaluation criteria.]

Also, if you're unsure whether the folic acid supplement you're currently taking is a good product, check what criteria you should use to choose a product..

👉 [Go see folic acid supplement evaluation criteria.]

Taking just one folic acid supplement correctly actually requires some study..

I hope what I've shared today becomes your first step..

This has been Kim Peullo from Yakall.!

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