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I have a folic acid deficiency im not pregnant i am a male should i be taking b12 if i have a folic acid deficiency or not ive only been taking folic acid for 2 days and only just had blood backs werent told about b12 deficiency though?
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Tests show what was ordered. If you have folic acid deficiency your MD will treat you for that. If he checked you for other deficiencies that would be treated too. Best is to ask him/her
Answered 7/15/2022
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It is safer to take both B12 and folic acid. Taking folic acid in the presence of B12 deficiency can be harmful. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/15/2022
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