A 43-year-old member asked:
are folate and folic acid the same thing?
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Dr. RADHA SYED answered
52 years experience Gynecology
Folate /folic acid: Yes the two words are used interchangeably.
Answered on Dec 31, 2012
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It is not!: No, this is incorrect! i hope you misinterpreted what he said! i say this, because it is completely wrong!
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Dr. Seema Patel answered
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No: The normal range is 4-20 depending on the lab. That being said even four is at the low range. Try to be at least 50% or higher since Folic Acid is he ... Read More
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