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How much folic acid should I take for twins?

I am a 24 year old female and I want to have twins. How much folic acid should I take for twins?

2 Answers

If no prior pregnancy adverse events such as spina bifida of a fetus, 0.4mg for a singleton is appropriate, for twins no specific daily intake is available, but an extra 1mg per day should be adequate.
1mg daily