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Why do low folate (folic acid) levels cause numb and tingly legs and feet?
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Nerve health...: Can be associated with low folate (folic acid) levels. There are some vitamin/medical food supplements which have a high bioavailable form of Folic Acid and can help relieve some of the symptoms.
Answered 6/25/2014
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