How long is folic acid stored in the body?
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Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A and D, which the body can store for months or even years, folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin, meaning your body has a much more limited storage capacity. However, while excess synthetic folic acid is rapidly excreted, the body does store a converted form of the vitamin, known as folate, primarily in the liver.
