Question 1

what would cause folate (folic acid) deficiency in an 18 y/o male?

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Inadequate diet: This is caused by not eating enough foods rich in folate: dark leafy greens (spinach), beans & lentils, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli.You can also obtain folate from supplements, though most supps have folic acid, a synthetic form you need to convert to folate. 1/3 of people can't make that conversion & thus should take l-5-mthf. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=nutrient&dbid=63.

Question 2

can folic acid deficiency cause schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Not Schizophrenia: Folic acid deficiency doesn't cause schizophrenia. Sometime it is associated with dementia like symptoms. Folic acid supplement may help the efficacy of anti-psychotic medication used in treatment of schizophrenia.

Question 3

might folic acid deficiency cause periods to stop?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: Folate (folic acid) deficiency is associated with anemia (low hemoglobin, which is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen.) it is not a cause of amenorrhea. Far and away the most common cause of absent periods is pregnancy, but it can be cause by lots of other things, including hormonal imbalance.

Question 4

will a folic acid deficiency cause canker sores?

Accepted Answer

It can: Folic acid/folate deficiency can cause canker sores, red painful tongue, irritation/cracking at the corners of the mouth, and a type of anemia.  One of the main sources of Folic Acid in the diet is from green leafy vegetables.  Folic acid deficiency severe enough to cause symptoms generally requires a very poor diet, alcohol use, or is a side effect of medications like Phenytoin or methotrexate.

Question 5

can folic acid deficiency cause neurological symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Absolutely!!: Folic acid is a critical co-factor in key neurochemical reactions in the brain in many different neurological pathways. Thus, yes, it can definitely cause neurogic sumptoms Folic Acid 1mg or 1000mcg daily should be adequate supplementation :).

Question 6

is there a link between folic acid deficiency and gerd?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid: In the presence of gerd there may be poor absorption of food containing folic acid.

Question 7

does pernicious anaemia have any relation with folic acid deficiency?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pernicious anemia, by definition is deficiency of vitamin B12 due to inability to absorb the vitamin. Folate deficiency can produce similar symptoms. It there is a possibility that you are deficient in B12, do not take folic acid alone; you must take B12 along with folic acid.

Question 8

could the black circles around my eyes be a symptom of folic acid deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Superficial blood: It usuallyrepresents superficial blood vessels. A vi peel can have a lightening effect on these circles within a week in any color of skin.

Question 9

looking for information on b12 and folate (folic acid) deficiency in vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

B12 deficient common: Being vegetarian may reduce risk of folate (folic acid) deficiency, as the best sources of folate (folic acid) are dark leafy greens, lentils, beans, broccoli & asparagus.However, fruits & vegies generally don't contain b12, so vegetarians are at risk of B12 deficiency.Eggs and dairy products do have b12, but even vegetarians who eat those average less than half the rda of b12. B12 supplements are thus advised. See comment:.

Question 10

which people are at high risk for folate (folic acid) deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Usually poor diet: Typically poor diet in green leafy vegetables can do it.

Also patients on the strict atkins with no supplements can get that.  But it is difficult with a health diet.

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