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Should One Avoid Folic Acid Consumption While Having Gene Mutations During Pregnancy?

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Question : hello, I am 5 weeks pregnant and I have MTHFR and PAI mutations. my doctor recommanded me to take folic acid, however I read it should be evoided during MTHFR pregnancies. what do you think? what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
use of active form of Folic acid advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here . I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all do not worry.

2 ) What you are saying about Folic acid supplements and your genetic condition is correct.

3 ) I will suggest you that in such situation active form of Vitamin Folic acid is now available and can be used.

You can ask for prescription for the same from your doctor.


I hope this answer helps you
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar.
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Should One Avoid Folic Acid Consumption While Having Gene Mutations During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: use of active form of Folic acid advisable Detailed Answer: Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here . I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not worry. 2 ) What you are saying about Folic acid supplements and your genetic condition is correct. 3 ) I will suggest you that in such situation active form of Vitamin Folic acid is now available and can be used. You can ask for prescription for the same from your doctor. I hope this answer helps you Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar.