Too much folate? Can't find iodine supp!

[scarypinkfairy]

although iodine is needed, i read in my book you can get your recommended intake of iodine through a normal or vegetarian diet, so maybe it's not really necessary to take extra supplements. you only need 150-120 mcg.

also, my book said the maximum folic acid you should be taking is 1000mg (milligrams) which is 1000000 mcg or µg (which is micrograms), so i'd say 1300µg is fine. maybe it said milligrams and you thought it said micrograms.

when i was pg last time, i wanted to up my dose of iron, as i don't eat red meat, and the pharmacist said it was fine to take fefol, which was iron and folic acid as well as my normal pregnancy multivitamin. hope this helps and good luck with testing!

[Jahzara]

I used to use Elevit but i now use the Blackmores Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Gold because it has the iodine in it.

[Olive]

go and look for kelp tablets, i almost bought some today! i was in terry white chemist

[Honeybee]

I agree with Netix - use iodised salt. I used iodised salt when I cook, to make sure that DH's and my iodine levels are topped up. If you are pg, this will help your baby too.

ETA - actually, I think it is compulsory for bread manufacturers to add iodine to bread now, because Australians in general don't get enough iodine.

[~mamaspice~]

The naturopath at my local chemist actually said that the Blackmores Gold is better than elevit (despite the fact that elevit is the one a lot of Dr's and pharmacists promote). Not only does it have iodine, but it also has omega 3's which elevit doesn't have. Why not give the blackmores a try if you're concerned?

[Netix]

Honeybee, I thought they had to add folate? I was thinking that when I replied.

[Babyluv]

Thanks for the quick responses ladies, I've got lots to think about, might try the blackmores preg vitamin! I'll go return these other vitamins then too

[scarypinkfairy]

i just checked and i use the blackmores pregnancy gold with added iodine, so i would give that a shot

[Jacki]

There is also a pregnancy supplement called Fabfol which also contains iodine. Availability in chemists but am 99% sure you can also get it from supermarkets.
I also recommend switching to iodised salt.

[~mamaspice~]

ETA - actually, I think it is compulsory for bread manufacturers to add iodine to bread now, because Australians in general don't get enough iodine.

I think it's actually folate that bread makers have to add to bread now, not iodine.

[StephV]

I think it is compulsory for bread manufacturers to add iodine to bread now, because Australians in general don't get enough iodine.

Yes it is :they changed the law very recently. If you live in NZ you would be covered

Did you know that one of the states in USA, I think California, recently banned vegemite because it has folate!

[dreamingbeauty]

the maximum folic acid you should be taking is 1000mg (milligrams) which is 1000000 mcg or µg (which is micrograms), so i'd say 1300µg is fine.

I agree with scarypinkfairy, you can take up to 1000mg daily, I actually have very low folate/folic acid levels and have to take extra to ensure my baby gets the recommended dose. Check out this site, they have linked low folic acid intake to miscarriages! Scary thought, but worth reading.

Low Folic Acid Linked to Miscarriage