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Prevention is always better than Cure: Immunity Boosting to Fight Infections
Open Journal of Medical Sciences
| Vol 1, Issue 1
Table 4. Recommended doses of Folic acidin different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
| Sl. No. | Age | Recommended dose | |
| Male | Female | ||
| 1. | 0 to 6 months | 65 mcg (2600 IU) | 65 mcg (2600 IU) |
| 2. | 7 to 12 months | 80 mcg (3200IU) | 80 mcg (3200IU) |
| 3. | 1 years to 3 years | 150 mcg (6000 IU) | 150 mcg (6000 IU) |
| 4. | 4 years to 8 years | 200 mcg (8000 IU) | 200 mcg (8000 IU) |
| 5. | 9 years to 13 years | 300 mcg (12000 IU) | 300 mcg (12000 IU) |
| 6. | 14 years to 18 years | 400 mcg (16000 IU) | 400 mcg (16000 IU) |
| 7. | Above 19 years | 400 mcg (16000 IU) | 400 mcg (16000 IU) |
| 8. | Pregnant woman | 600 mcg (24000 IU) | |
| 9. | Lactating woman | 500 mcg (20000 IU) | |