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    Aug 1, 2006, 02:40 PM
    Does Green Tea negate folic acid?
    I've heard that it's good to drink green tea while trying to conceive, but then again I've heard that it's bad. Does it negate the effects of folic acid? Can anyone clarify this for me? :confused:
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    Aug 1, 2006, 02:45 PM
    This is one that is still up for debate. I would stick to vitamins that contain folic acid if you are already taking them.
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    Aug 1, 2006, 09:20 PM
    This is interesting. This is the first time I have ever heard this. I'll have to read about it myself. Thanks. :)
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    Aug 8, 2006, 06:50 PM
    Well, I haven't had much green tea lately considering the fact that I don't know if it is good or bad.

    I am still taking prenatals so I am sticking to the folic acid because I know that is good for me.

    Did you ever read up on this, Thomas? I thought it was pretty interesting myself and I am still flustered...
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    Aug 8, 2006, 09:33 PM
    No, I haven't had a chance to read about it yet. On my "to do" list. :)
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    Dec 4, 2007, 08:15 PM
    The January 2008 issue of Pregnancy magazine had an article on this. They said that green and black teas (black much less than green) inhibit the body's absorption of folic acid. If you are going to drink it, drink it away from meals containing folic acid and certainly away from taking your folic acid supplement. Pregnant women and women trying to conceive should take 400 mcg of folic acid, though many healthcare professionals recommend 800 mcg. Men should also take 400-800 mcg for prostate health.
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    Dec 14, 2010, 07:36 AM
    Yes it appears with some early bio assay studies that the bioavailability of colic acid can be potentially reduced up to 39% with green or black tea in at least one study. Implode md
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