Folic acid supplementation during lactation period is -

Requirement Of FOLIC ACID Body stores of folate are not large, about 5-10 mg, and therefore, folate deficiency can develop quickly. Folic acid requirements are greatest in conditions where there is rapid cell multiplication, such as during growth in young children and during pregnancy . Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy has been found to increase the bih weight of infants and decrease the incidence of low bih weight babies. Intake values recommended by ICMR (2010) are given below: a) Healthy adults - 200 mcg/day b) Pregnancy - 500mcg/day c) *Lactation - 300 mcg/day d) Children - 50-100 mcg/day Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 658