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Hello,
I have been taking folic acid 5mg since November with the hope to conceive at some point this year. I know how important it is for the health of a growing baby and I’m really excited about all the new experiences still to come!
However, I have been following a low carb, high fat diet for around 4 years and my weight has remained steady at 8 st 8lbs for around 8 years. Since taking the folic acid I have notice a steady weight gain, I’m now 9 st 4lbs. I am happy with this and am not going to stop the folic acid but recently read that high fat and folic acid causes an increase in weight and glucose intolerance. Does anyone have any experiences of this? My diet has not changed nor my exercise regime.
Thank you in advance.
I have been taking folic acid 5mg since November with the hope to conceive at some point this year. I know how important it is for the health of a growing baby and I’m really excited about all the new experiences still to come!
However, I have been following a low carb, high fat diet for around 4 years and my weight has remained steady at 8 st 8lbs for around 8 years. Since taking the folic acid I have notice a steady weight gain, I’m now 9 st 4lbs. I am happy with this and am not going to stop the folic acid but recently read that high fat and folic acid causes an increase in weight and glucose intolerance. Does anyone have any experiences of this? My diet has not changed nor my exercise regime.
Thank you in advance.
