vitamins

This is my first post. I have a question on folate. I am 33 weeks out and have lost 106 pounds. I am taking a multi vitamin, calcium with D and extra C. Since my 6 month check up and blood work, I am also taking zinc as recommended by my surgeon. My family doctor (who is pleased with all the results of my blood work and the surgery) says I also need to start taking Folate 800IU. Does anyone know if this is the same as folic acid? Just as a side note, I am off diabetis medicine, cholestoral medicine and pain meds for my back and knee's!

Congrats on your weight loss.

I did a google search and found this page. From what I read they are indeed the same. Check out the link for more information. Great job so far. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html

Here are another good links for info: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/folate.asp http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/984001430.html