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High BMI told to take more vitamins

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Markygirl1995 · 09/03/2018 12:15

Just seen my midwife my BMI is high she told me to take 5mg of folic acid and my seven seas as I won't overdose how ever my friend is also high bmi and takes the normal amount?

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anotherchangetomyname · 09/03/2018 15:45

Different area or different midwife will have different advice. You can't overdose on folic acid though, so don't worry. The advice is for higher BMI and those with history (personal or family) of spinal column disorders to take higher doses.

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