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 12 Dec 2024
Folate deficiency occurs when the body is devoid of folate. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, mouth sores and neurological issues.
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.
All kinds of meat and poultry food items are high in vitamin B6 , B1& B12. Fish (tuna) and salmon are also rich in vitamin B12 and hemoglobin.
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.
You can consume dark leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fresh fruits, whole grains and meat especially the liver.
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