Can vitamin B12 and folic acid be taken together?
Yes they are often recommended to be taken together as folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
No, they are not the same.
Folic acid deficiency is caused if you take too much alcohol or you are not eating nutricious meals.
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.
Generally, no vitamins can cause a raise in blood pressure.
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.
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