Date sent: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 01:43:17 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Bruce Anderson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Folic Acid To: [log in to unmask] > Can anyone here give me the appropriate daily dosage for this vitamin? > I have 400 mcg tablets and I take one tablet three times a day, or > 1,200 mcg's per day. Too much? About right?.... Do you have evidence of a deficiency of Folic Acid? Folic Acid can be harmful in certain conditions, including some of the peripheral neuropathies. It is not a drug to take lightly. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn