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
Doctors do recommend a B12 test to evaluate B 12 deficiency
Exceeding more than 1000mcg per day is too much of vitamin B12.
It means that iron levels are normal and body is vitamin B12 deficit.
Folate deficiency occurs when the body is devoid of folate. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, mouth sores and neurological issues.
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.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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