Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Asked 7 months ago

Does folic acid help with weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and have been looking into different supplements. Someone at the chemist suggested folic acid might help. Does folic acid help with weight loss, or is it mainly for other things?

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Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Folic acid is great for cell health, especially if you have PCOS like me, but it is not a weight loss pill. It might help with energy levels if you are deficient, but don't expect it to melt fat on its own.

Milind Deshmukh Milind Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Folic acid weight loss ke liye direct kaam nahi karta, ho na. Yeh bas aapki body ka metabolism sahi rakhne mein help karta hai. Weight loss ke liye toh diet aur exercise hi sabse zaroori hai.

Aniket Roy Aniket Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't fall for internet articles claiming folic acid is a weight loss miracle. It is just a vitamin supplement, and taking excess won't make you thin. Always check with a certified nutritionist or doctor before starting any pill for weight loss.

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Sukhdev Singh Sukhdev Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Folic acid is essential for overall strength and blood health, but it won't make you lose weight. For reducing weight, simple lifestyle habits like drinking warm water with lemon in the morning and eating early dinners are much better.

Kishore Chawla Kishore Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have seen this question pop up quite often here. Folic acid is a vital nutrient for red blood cells, but it has no direct link to shedding weight. Stick to consistent physical activity and a balanced home-cooked diet for weight loss.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Taking random supplements in hopes of losing weight can disturb your body's natural balance. Folic acid is for cell health and anemia, not weight management. Please consult a general physician to rule out any underlying health issues first.

Pooja Patel Pooja Patel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Folic acid or Vitamin B9 helps convert food into energy, which supports a healthy metabolism. But for real weight loss, you must focus on a calorie-deficit vegetarian diet rich in whole grains and high-fiber foods.

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