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Can I eat this with Folic acid?
Alcohol can affect how well folic acid works, so it's best to avoid or limit it.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 27 foods and drinks for Folic acid (0 to avoid, 26 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Folic acid with food?
- Between meals
- Can I drink alcohol with Folic acid?
- Yes, with care. Best to avoid or limit it because it can affect how well folic acid works.
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1 · What do you take?
Alcohol can affect how well folic acid works, so it's best to avoid or limit it.
You can usually eat as normal while taking folic acid tablets or liquid. It's best to avoid or limit alcohol because it can affect how well folic acid works. If you're taking folic acid as part of a multivitamin there may be certain foods and drink you need to avoid, so check the leaflet.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Between meals
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Take care with Folic acid· 26
Fine with Folic acid· 1
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Further reading on Folic acid
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
Folic acid: medicine used to keep your baby healthy in pregnancy and to treat folate deficiency anaemia.
NHS information about folic acid medicines and supplements, including what it's used for, who can use it, how to use it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Folic acid
The official US prescribing information for Folic acid, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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