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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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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

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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