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Could someone possibly gain weight with b12 and folic acid deficiency?

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Possibly: Because cellular energy is compromised but i really would not expect it.

Answered 4/9/2018

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Previous ida. Now high B12 and folate (folic acid) levels. Ferritin result is not back. Significant hair loss and sob? Could high folate (folic acid) mask B12 deficiency? Thx

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I read that eating foods fortified with folic acid can disguise a b12 deficiency. Should I worry about eating fortified cereals? I am vegetarian and I get a good portion of my daily intake from fortified foods. I currently have a good level of b12?

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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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Why we treat megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency with folates (folic acid)?

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