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My recent blood tests showed a folate level of 4.5. i have been prescribed folic acid. what does a level of 4.5 mean? i am b12 & vitamin d deficient
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Wrong vitamin: You should be taking methylfolate instead of folic acid. Also take methylcobalamin and vitamin D3.
Answered 4/3/2018
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