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Been diagnosed with folic acid deficiency. been put on folic acid 5mg daily.whats caused it? how long to feel benefits? and what benefits will i have?
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Folic acid anemia: Folic acid is a nutrient substance necessary for the normal development of red blood cells which carries oxygen throughout the body. It often takes up to 3 months to see a significant blood test difference in treatment and you will note less fatigue by that time as well.
Answered 12/12/2017
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