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What can high folate (folic acid) and b12 tests mean for adults?
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High folate (folic acid) and B12: Although low levels of folate (folic acid) and vitamin B12 can cause serious medical problems, there is no problem whatsoever with having high levels of these vitamins.
Answered 1/20/2017
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