Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Folichem is recommended during pregnancy because it is a very essential supplement which prevents the incidences such as neural tube defects in the unborn baby. 

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folichem deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Self-medication can be dangerous to health, therefore, one should take Folichem after consulting a doctor.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folichem supplementation has been found to be good for the male fertility as it increases the sperm count although additional research is warranted to substantiate the association.