Question 1

how does a folic acid deficiency affect the menstrual cycle?

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FA &amp; menstrual cycle: Folic acid is used prior to &amp; during pregnancy to prevent development of neural tube defects. Some studies have shown minor trend towards decreased short cycles &amp; ^ in very long cycles or irregularity. Women with heavy or long periods with iron deficiency anemia, may take Folic Acids/ multiple vitamins to build up red blood cells.  see:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4567938/

Question 2

will a folic acid deficiency cause canker sores?

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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 3

does folate (folic acid) deficiency affect brain's health of the baby ?

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See below: Folate (folic acid) deficiency can affect the development of the brain and spinal cord of the fetus.

Question 4

my liver serum alt is 35 u/l im only 18 and have a folic acid deficiency what has caused this?

Accepted Answer

: Your ALT level is normal. You may take a multivitamin with folic acid. 
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
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Question 5

i have a folic acid deficiency im not pregnant i am a male should i be taking b12 if i have a folic acid deficiency or not ive only been taking folic acid for 2 days and only just had blood backs werent told about b12 deficiency though?

Accepted Answer

: Tests show what was ordered. If you have folic acid deficiency your MD will treat you for that. If he checked you for other deficiencies that would be treated too. Best is to ask him/her

Question 6

can i drink alcohol if i have a folic acid deficiency anemia and have problems blacking out in the past with out alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Clearly you have a serious problem with alcohol use disorder. Do your best to not use alcohol at all. Your anemia is one result of this problem, but in itself is not the main reason to continue to avoid alcohol. Avoidance will still be necessary if and when the anemia is gone. Continue to discuss with your doctor. Don't look to this or other forums for justirfications for coninuted drinking.

Question 7

hi i have a folic acid deficiency i take 400ug folic acid ive been taking folic now for 3 days and im still getting flare up, they stared with pins and needles in my hands then followed by sob and a rapid heart rate and dizziness is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Your  symptoms are not due to folic acid deficiency. The only effect of folic acid deficiency is anemia (low Hemoglobin). So tell us about your hemoglobin level and ask your doctor to provide you some explanation about your breathing difficulty. If you are under stress or acute anxiety you may develop symptoms like you have now(numbness, tingling and hyperventilation. Go see a medical doctor(PCP).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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.

Question 10

could someone possibly gain weight with b12 and folic acid deficiency?

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Possibly: Because cellular energy is compromised but i really would not expect it.

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