FoLic acid or iron - Is folic acid and iron same ? A pharmacist | Practo Consult (2024)

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FoLic acid or iron

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Is folic acid and iron same ? A pharmacist told me that we can use folic acid instead iron is it true ?

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Apeksha Thakkar

Sports Nutritionist 17 yrs exp Mumbai

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Hello,Both have different functions to perform.Consult me online for the detailed diet chart

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Book an appointment at www.apekshapt.in or contact me through practo direct consult

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Ms. Remya Rajan

Clinical Nutritionist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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No folic acid is a B vitamin, part of b compex tablet.Iron is a mineral.It depends on what is your goal behind taking it..if it's hairfall, ironfolic combo is good..For more guidance connect directlyRegards.Dt Remyahttps://instagram.com/rm.nutrition4all

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Dr. Neha Suryawanshi

Dietitian/Nutritionist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

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Please ask me directly for details

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Ms. Anjali kanphade

Dietitian/Nutritionist 7 yrs exp Nagpur

Hi No folic acid is different and iron is different

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Ms. Ish*ta Halder

Dietitian/Nutritionist 3 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, No, folic acid is a B- complex vitamin and iron is a mineral. Sometimes in some supplements both are found as components.

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