Question 1

what is the definition or description of: folate (folic acid) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Folate allergy: Folate (folic acid) is a water-soluble B vitamin. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects  see:  http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1017-folic%20acid.aspx?activeingredientid=1017&amp;

Question 2

new onset allergies (environmental/tree nuts) and a stubborn trunk/chest rash for 8 mos. could these all be cause by my low folate level?

Accepted Answer

Not caused by : These allergies may be associated with low vitamin absorption, but not caused by it.

Question 3

i am currently  on venlafaxine ,clonazepam and folic acid supplement tablets . is it safe to take ceritizine zyrtek for hayfever and allergies ?

Accepted Answer

OK but: citirazine does have mild sedating effect and may give additive drowsy effect to your current drug regimen. If you already feel drowsy or tired, consider Allegra (fexofenadine) instead.

Question 4

had a blood test done (b12, folate, etc.) what does "tvit" stand for? can't find it anywhere to see what it means to be low

Accepted Answer

Tvit: Was there anything after it? Like B1 or D then it would stand for total vitamin B1 or total vitamin D  You can always call your doctor or the lab and ask as well.

Question 5

i'm taking folate as a pre-natal, 1000mcg. it suggests taking it with vitmain b12. my skin however breaks out from b12. is it okay to take it without?

Accepted Answer

See: Folate is an essential prenatal vitamin. B12 supplements are not.

Question 6

i am folate, b12 & vitamin d deficient. i am not a vegan. in laymans terms what does this mean for me?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficient: It means you either do not get enough from your diet and sun exposure ( for vitamin D) or you cannot absorb them, due to a malabsorption syndrome, a typical example being celiac disease among many others.

Question 7

is 2.1 a normal folate (folic acid) range?

Accepted Answer

No: The normal range is 4-20 depending on the lab. That being said even four is at the low range.  Try to be at least 50% or higher since Folic Acid is helpful for replicating cells, fertility, possible helpful in neuromuscular disease. I recommend at least 800mcg to 1mg daily until you catch up and then taking them about 3-4x/week to maintain your levels.

Question 8

is there a difference between folate and folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Folates (folic acid) occur naturally in foods and are biologically active.  Folic acid is the oxidized form of folate (folic acid). It is made synthetically and widely used as a food supplement.  In the body it is converted by the liver to active forms of folate (folic acid) in a 2 step process.

Question 9

are low folate (folic acid) levels alone dangerous? they have been low for a year. can it cause any damage to health?

Accepted Answer

Low folate (folic acid) bad: There's no reason to walk around with low folate (folic acid) levels.  It's cheap and safe to supplement it.  So don't sit around wondering if it hurt you in the past.  Just take a supplement.
low folate (folic acid) in pregnant moms can cause birth defects.
Folate is involved in many crucial parts of our physiology.  Low folate (folic acid) can be very bad for the body.

Question 10

how important is it for a man to increase his folate (folic acid) before he makes a baby? if yes foods or tablets better?

Accepted Answer

Tablet, but for...: It is important for a  pregnant woman to have an adequate level of Folic Acid to protect her fetus from developing neural tube defect.

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What is the definition or description of: folate (folic acid) allergy?

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New onset allergies (environmental/tree nuts) and a stubborn trunk/chest rash for 8 mos. could these all be cause by my low folate level?

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I am currently on venlafaxine ,clonazepam and folic acid supplement tablets . is it safe to take ceritizine zyrtek for hayfever and allergies ?

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Had a blood test done (b12, folate, etc.) what does "tvit" stand for? can't find it anywhere to see what it means to be low

A member asked:

I'm taking folate as a pre-natal, 1000mcg. it suggests taking it with vitmain b12. my skin however breaks out from b12. is it okay to take it without?

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I am folate, b12 & vitamin d deficient. i am not a vegan. in laymans terms what does this mean for me?

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Is 2.1 a normal folate (folic acid) range?

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Is there a difference between folate and folic acid?

A member asked:

Are low folate (folic acid) levels alone dangerous? they have been low for a year. can it cause any damage to health?

A member asked:

How important is it for a man to increase his folate (folic acid) before he makes a baby? if yes foods or tablets better?

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