Beta-Carotene and Folic Acid: study protocols
8 study groups took Beta-Carotene together with Folic Acid. These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Dose per serving from research: Beta-Carotene
8 study groups in 5 studies say how much Beta-Carotene participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 5 mg to 10 mg, 38% of 8 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 500 mcg to 1 mg | 2 |
| 1 mg to 2.5 mg | 0 |
| 2.5 mg to 5 mg | 2 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 3 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 0 |
| over 25 mg | 1 |
Dose per serving from research: Folic Acid
8 study groups in 5 studies say how much Folic Acid participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 250 mcg to 500 mcg, 63% of 8 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 250 mcg to 500 mcg | 5 |
| 500 mcg to 1 mg | 3 |
Commonly used together
8 of 8 study groups took Beta-Carotene and Folic Acid with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave.
What was given together, not what works together.
| Taken with | Study groups |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 4 |
8 study groups