Dr. Olgeta Xhufka Doctor How Many Mcg Of Folic Acid

Posted on Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Question: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

Doctor how many mcg of folic acid i need to take daily ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take 400 mcg daily of folic acid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear Antonis, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you may need to take folic acid as supplement to stimulate hair growth. Recommended dosage is 400mcg daily for about three months.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (40 hours later)

Doctor if my hairs and my nails go back to normal after 3 months it will be permanent solution ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is permanent solution.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thank you for asking again.
Most likely your hair and nails may come at normal state after three months.
Then you may stop the treatment and you may not need to take them anymore.
It can be permanent solution.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad