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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.AgeRecommended dose
Male Female

1.0 to 6 months 65 mcg (2600 IU)65 mcg (2600 IU)
2.7 to 12 months80 mcg (3200IU)80 mcg (3200IU)
3.1 years to 3 years150 mcg (6000 IU)150 mcg (6000 IU)
4.4 years to 8 years200 mcg (8000 IU)200 mcg (8000 IU)
5.9 years to 13 years300 mcg (12000 IU)300 mcg (12000 IU)
6.14 years to 18 years400 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)