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What is folate deficiency?

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What is folate deficiency?

Folate deficiency occurs when the body is devoid of folate. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, mouth sores and neurological issues.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does vitamin B6 or B12 help to gain energy?

B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage. Besides helping form red blood cells, B12 converts fat and protein to energy.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can I increase my iron and B12?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. You can either take cynocobalmin tablets or hydroxocobalamin injections to boost your vitamin B12 levels. In addition take a protein rich diet comprising of dairy, poultry and meat to increase your B12 and iron naturally.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What does it mean if you have high folate and low B12?

It means that iron levels are normal and body is vitamin B12 deficit.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Which is worse, folate or B12 deficiency? Why?

Both are equally bad. The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Should I take Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B complex?

It depends whether you are having specifically B12 deficiency or any other disease. If you are having B12 deficiency then you are recommended to take B12.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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