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5. Avoid drinking alcohol

Besides the side effects of particular medications, alcohol drinking is another reason why the body fails to absorb a sufficient amount of its folic acid intake. Alcohol impairs this absorption ability so whoever needs to boost their vitamin B9 level needs to abstain from hard drink while eating the recommended foods or taking supplements. In any event, doctors warn women about the health risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, so this abstention is to their advantage in every respect.

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