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I was taking a megadose of b12. recent blood test showed b12 > 2000 & folic > 20. no longer taking any vitamins. when should the numbers decrease?
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Does not matter: High values for neither of these vitamins is harmful. B12 will take longer to come down than folate (folic acid).
Answered 10/4/2015
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