How Much Folic Acid Should a 65 Year Old Woman Take?
                                
                                
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                                The recommended dietary allowance for folate, the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9, for all non-pregnant adults over 19 is 400 micrograms (mcg) of dietary folate equivalents (DFE). This guide explores how much folic acid should a 65 year old woman take, considering the interplay between diet, supplementation, and common age-related health changes.