The Importance of the Right Dose in Folic Acid Use and the Scientific Approach
Experts emphasize that standard-dose folic acid supplementation should not be discontinued during pregnancy, but avoiding unnecessarily high doses is essential.
Prof. Dr. Esra Esim Büyükbayrak from Memorial Göztepe Hospital stated that current scientific data does not reveal any findings that require abandoning the use of standard-dose folic acid, drawing attention to the importance of the correct dosage.
Standard Dose Use Must Continue
Current scientific data does not present any evidence that requires abandoning the use of folic acid at recommended doses. The correct approach is not to take folic acid in unnecessarily high doses, but to maintain the standard support before pregnancy and in the early period.
Critical Role in Baby Development
Folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, plays a vital role in the development of the baby's brain and spinal cord, especially in the very early stages of pregnancy. Experts state that there is strong data showing that use at recommended doses is safe.
Observational Research and Misconceptions
Observational studies examining the effects of high folate levels and excessive folic acid use on children's neurodevelopment create some controversy. Experts state that the mere co-occurrence of two conditions does not prove that one causes the other.