Question 1

cholesterol hdl 0.64 ldl 1.8mmol/l,clinically significant?
unexplained symptoms see hx. folate (folic acid) & vit d deficient, ibs-like sympt. and lfts deranged.

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol panel: Hi, you Cholesterol panel is normal, but someone needs to figure out why your liver function is abnormal and also your spleen is enlarged, please see a liver specialist for further work up, it seems you only had Hep C test, how about Hep B and A and HIV, also autoimmune w/u like ANA, ANCA, Anit-KL ab, anti-mitrochondral Ab and etc.

Question 2

can i drink water during the fasting time for blood tests that require fasting such as, cholesterol tests, folic acid tests, fasting glucose tests...?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking typical amounts of water during the time spent "fasting prior to blood tests" is just fine. Even flavored water may be ok, if it doesn't have sugar or caffeine.

Question 3

for blood tests that require fasting, such as cholesterol tests, fasting glucose tests, folic acid tests..., i should stop eating or drinking anything how many hours before the tests? can i drink water at any time before these tests?

Accepted Answer

6-8 hours: or first thing in morning on waking up before eating or drinking

Question 4

good afternoon.
i would like to know, my husband is on chronic blood pressure and cholesterol medication. i did some research and would like to know whether he can drink folic acid, iron and primrose oil with his chronic medication? kind regards!

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should be safe to use. However every person is different and have different responses to treatments, including allergies. I would recommend to use the product carefully, measuring the blood pressure constantly, and looking for signs of an allergic reaction like a rash or throat itching.

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Question 5

i take elderberry with zinc, nac, turmeric, vitamin c, vitamin d, fish oil, folic acid and b12 daily. some are for cholesterol and some for deficiency. can these cause reoccurring abscess? ive gotten them 3 times in my armpit now. am i the cause?

Accepted Answer

: Cannot conceive any possible mechanism for any of your supplements to cause an infection.  Would think that your abscesses in the axillary area are due to bacterial etiology, due to clearly some other mechanism.

Question 6

who all needs folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Everyone: Everyone needs it to produce health red blood cells, and for fertility   our bodies need it to synthesize and repair dna.  Its particularly important in infants and during pregnancy.

Question 7

what is folic acid benefit?

Accepted Answer

DNA repair, blood: Everyone needs it to produce health red blood cells, and for fertility our bodies need it to synthesize and repair dna. Its particularly important in infants and during pregnancy.

Question 8

which foods contain folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Many foods: In the US, many grain foods are fortified with folate (folic acid). Concentrations are the highest in liver, yeast, spinach, other greens, and nuts.

Question 9

which kind of food has folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Leafy greens: Folic acid is coming from 'foliage' so think greens, lettuces, etc.

Question 10

please describe the medication: folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Folic Acid: Folic acid are forms of the water-soluble vitamin b9. Folic acid is itself not biologically active, but its biological importance is due to tetrahydrofolate and other derivatives after its conversion to dihydroFolic Acid in the liver. Helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord when taken very early in pregnancy.

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Cholesterol hdl 0.64 ldl 1.8mmol/l,clinically significant? unexplained symptoms see hx. folate (folic acid) & vit d deficient, ibs-like sympt. and lfts deranged.

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Can i drink water during the fasting time for blood tests that require fasting such as, cholesterol tests, folic acid tests, fasting glucose tests...?

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For blood tests that require fasting, such as cholesterol tests, fasting glucose tests, folic acid tests..., i should stop eating or drinking anything how many hours before the tests? can i drink water at any time before these tests?

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Good afternoon. i would like to know, my husband is on chronic blood pressure and cholesterol medication. i did some research and would like to know whether he can drink folic acid, iron and primrose oil with his chronic medication? kind regards!

A member asked:

I take elderberry with zinc, nac, turmeric, vitamin c, vitamin d, fish oil, folic acid and b12 daily. some are for cholesterol and some for deficiency. can these cause reoccurring abscess? ive gotten them 3 times in my armpit now. am i the cause?

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Who all needs folic acid?

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What is folic acid benefit?

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Which foods contain folic acid?

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Which kind of food has folic acid?

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Please describe the medication: folic acid?

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