FOLATE-RICH DESSERT SMTX-Friendly Treats Print & Enjoy! 50–150 mcg folate per serving | No added sugar overload | <15 min prep 1. Avocado-Chocolate Mousse (~90 mcg folate) Serves 2 | 5 min Ingredient Amount Ripe avocado 1 medium Cocoa powder (unsweetened) 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey 1–2 tbsp Vanilla ½ tsp Milk (any) 2–3 […]
Top Dietary Folate Sources Patient Handout – Print & Use with Methotrexate MTX Goal: 400–600 mcg natural folate daily (in addition to folic acid supplement) 1 mcg food folate ≈ 0.6 mcg folic acid (less bioavailable) HIGH-FOLATE FOODS (>100 mcg per serving) Food Serving Folate (mcg) Notes Cooked lentils ½ cup 180 Cheap, versatile Cooked […]
METHOTREXATE (MTX) & FOLIC ACID Patient Handout – Print & Take to Your Doctor Name: _________________________MTX Dose: ______ mg weekly on ________ (day)Folic Acid Plan: □ 5 mg once weekly on ________ (day) □ 1 mg daily (except MTX day) Why You Need Folic Acid MTX blocks folate → causes side effects like mouth sores, nausea, […]