1. 0000013590 00000 n 0000250363 00000 n 2013 Feb 13. The test is also useful in knowing the quantity of folate inside red blood cells. Am J Clin Nutr 2011;93:817-25. Serum folate concentrations are commonly used to assess folate status; a value above 3 ng/mL indicates adequacy [1,2,9]. Am J Gastroenterol 1997;92:485-9. Cancer People with malabsorptive disorders No actual number was given. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. In a randomized clinical trial investigating osteoporotic fracture incidence in 2,919 participants aged 65 years or older with elevated homocysteine levels, those who received 400 mcg folic acid plus 500 mcg vitamin B12 and 600 IU vitamin D3 for 2 years reported a significantly higher cancer incidence, especially of colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers, than those who received only 600 IU vitamin D3 [73]. Am J Clin Nutr 2003;77:658-62. Cancer risk with folic acid supplements: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Adults aged 51 to 70 years are more likely than members of other age groups to take supplements containing folic acid. [. In folate deficiency, homocysteine levels are elevated and MMA levels are normal. Complementary and Alternative medicine treatments. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018;71:2136-46. Total folate and folic acid intakes from foods and dietary supplements of US children aged 1-13 y. |Profile Association between serum vitamin levels and depression in U.S. adults 20 years or older based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2006. Scientists hypothesize that elevated homocysteine levels might have a negative effect on the brain via numerous mechanisms, including cerebrovascular ischemia leading to neuronal cell death, activation of tau kinases leading to tangle deposition, and inhibition of methylation reactions [103]. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. The DV for folate is 400 mcg DFE for adults and children aged 4 years and older [11], where mcg DFE = mcg naturally occurring folate + (1.7 x mcg folic acid). Huang T, Chen Y, Yang B, Yang J, Wahlqvist ML, Li D. Meta-analysis of B vitamin supplementation on plasma homocysteine, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Population characteristics. Reynolds EH. The bypassed segment of your small intestine, called a blind loop, creates numerous health problems. The characteristics of the group are presented in Table 1.Of the 421 participants, 207 were women and 214 men. N Engl J Med 2002;346:476-83. In addition, intakes of 1,000 mcg per day or more of folic acid from supplements during the periconception period have been associated with lower scores on several tests of cognitive development in children at ages 45 years than in children of mothers who took 400 mcg to 999 mcg [154]. I am now showing signs of damage to my liver. This is when the brain or spinal cord doesnt develop normally. Food is unable to pass through the loop, and digestive juices stagnate. WebFolate is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. Several large reviews have evaluated the effect of B vitamins on cognitive function. WebThere are indications that high serum folate levels might not only mask vitamin B12 deficiency, but could also exacerbate the anemia and worsen the cognitive symptoms Nutr Rev. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005:470-81. Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects: an updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. [, Duhra P. Treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with methotrexate therapy for psoriasis. [, Yan J, Liu Y, Cao L, et al. Experimental nutritional folate deficiency in man. Adequate Intake (AI): Intake at this level is assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy; established when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA. Almost all children aged 1 to 8 years who consume at least 200 mcg/day folic acid from dietary supplements have total intakes that exceed the UL [18]. 2009 Apr. The FDA allows manufacturers to use either a conversion factor of 1.7 to be comparable to folic acid, or their own established conversion factors not to exceed 1.7 [11]. JAMA 2017;317:190-203. I scoured the literature on hemachromatosis and could find nothing that states high folate and B12 levels are associated with hemachromatosis. According to the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board, the tolerable upper intake level of folic acid in women 19 years and older is 1 mg/d (1000 g/d) from supplements or fortified food (excluding naturally occurring folate) and 0.8 mg/d (800 g/d) for those aged 14 to 18 years. Updated: NTD prevalence rates are highest among Hispanic women and lowest among non-Hispanic black women. The risk of ASD was even higher (2.5 times) if the women were exposed to indoor pesticides and had daily folic acid intakes of less than 800 mcg, suggesting that folic acid might attenuate the potentially increased risk of ASD from pesticide exposure. McMahon JA, Green TJ, Skeaff CM, Knight RG, Mann JI, Williams SM. 0000011022 00000 n 0000006941 00000 n Some years ago I reported 2 boys who had repeated episodes of acute febrile lymphadenopathy. A retest done a week later simply said over 2000! 206(3):218.e1-13. endstream endobj 245 0 obj <>/PageMode/UseOutlines/Names 250 0 R/ViewerPreferences<>/Outlines 323 0 R/Metadata 45 0 R/AcroForm 249 0 R/Pages 44 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/OpenAction 246 0 R/Threads 247 0 R/StructTreeRoot 47 0 R/Type/Catalog/Lang(EN)>> endobj 246 0 obj <> endobj 247 0 obj [248 0 R] endobj 248 0 obj <> endobj 249 0 obj <>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 250 0 obj <> endobj 251 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 252 0 obj [253 0 R 257 0 R] endobj 253 0 obj <>/AP<>>> endobj 254 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Type/XObject/BBox[0.0 0.0 151.451 20.7249]/FormType 1>>stream Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. [Full Text]. Studies have had mixed results on whether folic acid supplementation might be a helpful adjuvant treatment for depression when used with traditional antidepressant medications. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. Women with insufficient folate intakes are at increased risk of giving birth to infants with NTDs [2]. [, Cleare A, Pariante CM, Young AH, et al. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. 0000249426 00000 n 0000003933 00000 n 0000019438 00000 n All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright 1994-2023 by WebMD LLC. [, Lakoff A, Fazili Z, Aufreiter S, et al. [Guideline] Devalia V, Hamilton MS, Molloy AM, British Committee for Standards in Haematology. Figueiredo JC, Grau MV, Haile RW, Sandler RS, Summers RW, Bresalier RS. Your recommended daily intake of folate depends on your age and other factors: [, van Wijngaarden JP, Swart KM, Enneman AW, et al. The author(s) of this site is/are exercising their unalienable right to free speech. Thus, unlike the RDAs, the ULs are in mcg, not mcg DFE. Lancet 2007;369:208-16. Meta-analysis of B vitamin supplementation on plasma homocysteine, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. In April 2016, FDA approved the voluntary addition of up to 154 mcg folic acid/100 g to corn masa flour [15]. [, Pitkin RM. J Nutr 2018;148:1103-8. The explanation is unknown. A high folic acid level is commonplace with those who consume a diet rich in folate, such as dark green vegetables, lentils, and citrus fruit. 0000249906 00000 n [, Williams LJ, Rasmussen SA, Flores A, et al. In addition, the severity of autistic traits was inversely associated with both maternal plasma folate concentrations and folic acid doses. [Full Text]. [, Molloy AM, Kirke PN, Brody LC, et al. 2023 HealthCheckUp.com. Nutr Rev 2009;67:235-44. Folate intake and the risk of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. During pregnancy, demands for folate increase because of its role in nucleic acid synthesis [33]. 109. An inadequate level of folate in the body, called folate deficiency, can Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): Average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%98%) healthy individuals; often used to plan nutritionally adequate diets for individuals. Blind loop syndrome occurs when a segment (blind loop) of your small intestine is bypassed during digestion, meaning the food you consume doesn't move through your digestive tract normally. Bailey RL, Dodd KW, Gahche JJ, Dwyer JT, McDowell MA, Yetley EA. * DV = Daily Value. Am J Clin Nutr 2012;96:80-9. The possible mechanisms are unclear but might be related to folates role in methylation reactions in the brain, neurotransmitter synthesis, and homocysteine metabolism [117,118]. Avoid food and liquids, other than water, for six to eight hours before the folic acid test. 94(7):3290-5. [, Crider KS, Bailey LB, Berry RJ. Circulating unbetabolied folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate in relation to anemia, macrocytosis, and cognitive test performance in American seniors. Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways. The FNB did not establish a UL for folate from food because high intakes of folate from food sources have not been reported to cause adverse effects [2]. WebIn summary, our findings suggest that serum folate concentrations may influence all-cause mortality in a non-linear pattern in the CKD population, indicating a reference range of 14.719.1ng/mL with the best survival outcome. Have read that can have symptoms and yet high levels of B12 and feel some better after taking B12 (am trying methyl B12 which is helping). Patients taking sulfasalazine should ask their health care provider whether they should increase their dietary folate intake, start taking a folate supplement, or both [166]. The association was statistically significant in females, but not in males. Dizziness. The panel also determined that the consistent findings from human studies that supplemental folic acid has an adverse effect on cancer growth justify additional research on the effects of folic acid supplementation on cancer risk [84]. Stover PJ. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. Consuming 400 mcg/day folic acid helps prevent NTDs, even in people with the 677C>T MTHFR polymorphism [41]. Folic acid: influence on the outcome of pregnancy. A case-control study in California in 866 infants had similar results [147]. 0000039824 00000 n Prevalence of neural tube defects, folate status, and folate fortification of enriched cereal-grain products in the United States. The mixed findings from clinical trials, combined with evidence from laboratory and animal studies indicating that high folate status promotes tumor progression, suggest that folate might play dual roles in cancer risk, depending on the dosage and timing of the exposure. Another folate-dependent reaction, the methylation of deoxyuridylate to thymidylate in the formation of DNA, is required for proper cell division. At least 85% of folic acid is estimated to be bioavailable when taken with food, whereas only about 50% of folate naturally present in food is bioavailable [1,2,4]. [, Morris MS, Jacques PF, Rosenberg IH,et al. [, Lee JE, Willett WC, Fuchs CS, et al. Folic acid is one of the B vitamins. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes a healthy dietary pattern as one that: This fact sheet by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) provides information that should not take the place of medical advice. Am J Clin Nutr 2010;92:353-8. Overall, the evidence to date indicates that adequate dietary folate intake might reduce the risk of some forms of cancer. 0000248922 00000 n [, Botto LD, Mulinare J, Erickson JD. My Dr said there's no problem with these results. l-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate supplementation increases blood folate concentrations to a greater extent than folic acid supplementation in Malaysian women. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. [, Ho RC, Cheung MW, Fu E, et al. Folic acid supplementation also had no effect on the risk of all cancer types combined in the pooled analysis of three clinical trials cited above [70]. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. N Engl J Med 2006;354:1567-77. In a rat model, following exposure to rat folate receptor alpha antibodies (FRαAb) during gestation, FRαAb accumulates in the placenta and the fetus and blocks folate transport to the fetal brain and produces behavioral deficits in the offspring. [, Bailey RL, McDowell MA, Dodd KW, et al. endstream endobj 255 0 obj <> endobj 256 0 obj <> endobj 257 0 obj <>/A 317 0 R/H/I/StructParent 9/Border[0 0 0]/Type/Annot>> endobj 258 0 obj <> endobj 259 0 obj <> endobj 260 0 obj <> endobj 261 0 obj <> endobj 262 0 obj <> endobj 263 0 obj <> endobj 264 0 obj <> endobj 265 0 obj <> endobj 266 0 obj <> endobj 267 0 obj <> endobj 268 0 obj <> endobj 269 0 obj <> endobj 270 0 obj <> endobj 271 0 obj <> endobj 272 0 obj <> endobj 273 0 obj [303 0 R] endobj 274 0 obj <> endobj 275 0 obj <> endobj 276 0 obj <> endobj 277 0 obj <> endobj 278 0 obj <> endobj 279 0 obj <> endobj 280 0 obj <> endobj 281 0 obj [/ICCBased 313 0 R] endobj 282 0 obj <>stream Low folate status, including red cell levels in the normal range, increases the risk of colorectal cancer ( 20, 21 ). 2012 Aug. 31(4):448-54. JAMA 2008;299:2027-36. Folic acid intake from fortification in United States exceeds predictions. 0000114228 00000 n [, Caffrey A, Irwin RE, McNulty H, et al. [, Shaw GM, O'Malley CD, Wasserman CR, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71:1295S-303S. Overall, the evidence to date suggests a possible inverse association between mothers periconceptional folic acid intakes and risk of ASD in their offspring. 0000010484 00000 n Available at https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html. 0000132047 00000 n The FDA developed DVs to help consumers compare the nutrient contents of foods and dietary supplements within the context of a total diet. If a digestive tract problem causes your anemia, your provider may treat that first. Am J Clin Nutr 2017;106:878-87. Decreased gut motility, meaning decreased movement of food through your gut, causes food to ferment, which encourages bacteria to flourish and interferes with your body's absorption of essential nutrients. [. For infants from birth to 12 months, the FNB established an AI for folate that is equivalent to the mean intake of folate in healthy, breastfed infants in the United States (see Table 1). r\a W+ Folic acid supplements in pregnancy and severe language delay in children. Rev Obstet Gynecol 2011;4:52-9. Homocysteine versus the vitamins folate, B6, and B12 as predictors of cognitive function and decline in older high-functioning adults: MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging. Nutrients 2017;9. Macrocytic megaloblastic anaemia. Maternal folate deficiency is associated with fetal neural tube defects (NTDs). Huanhua Road A pooled analysis of three large clinical trials (one in Canada, one in both the United States and Canada, and one in both the United Kingdom and Denmark) found that folic acid supplementation for up to 3.5 years neither increased nor decreased adenoma recurrence rates in people with a history of adenoma [70]. Current time: 03/01/2023 04:04:39 p.m. UTC Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016;28:1357-64. Before the test, consult with your healthcare professional any medications or supplements you are taking, because these can interfere with the results. Canada Gazette 1998;132. However, a folic acid test is not a reliable way to test for a vitamin B12 deficiency. Mean concentrations in this age group range from 211 to 294 ng/mL depending on age, dietary habits, and supplement use. [, Selhub J, Morris MS, Jacques PF. The prevalence rate of spina bifida and anencephaly (the two most common types of NTDs) in the United States is 5.5 to 6.5 per 10,000 births [134]. However, the effects of supplemental folic acid on cancer risk are unclear, especially among individuals with a history of colorectal adenomas or other forms of cancer. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen. Am J Clin Nutr 2018;107:566-75. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. Further, overcooking can also destroy vitamins and cause this condition. A trial of B vitamins and cognitive function among women at high risk of cardiovascular disease. However, can a high folic acid level be detrimental to your health? The mechanism of these potential benefits is unknown, but it might be related to folic acids role in DNA methylation, which, in turn, can affect neurodevelopment [47-49]. November 30, 2022 [Full Text]. [, DeVilbiss EA, Gardner RM, Newschaffer CJ, et al. Homocysteine and MMA levels are alternate determinates of folate deficiency. Biomarkers of folate status in NHANES: a roundtable summary. Measurements of erythrocyte folate levels also suggest that most people in the United States have adequate folate status. [49] RBC folate levels tend to reflect long-term folate status rather than acute changes in folate that are reflected in serum folate levels. RBC folate levels are less subject to short-term dietary changes. Results from a study of 52 men and women with major depressive disorder showed that only 1 of 14 participants with low serum folate levels responded to antidepressant treatment compared with 17 of 38 with normal folate levels [120]. Other than folate or cobalamin deficiency, the only other confounding causes for elevation of these compounds include renal failure, intravascular volume depletion, and some rare inborn errors of metabolism involving folate or cobalamin-dependent enzymes. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. In many cases, it's high because a person is eating a diet rich in folic acid. WebYour provider will also check your blood folate levels and evaluate the levels using this scale: Deficient: Less than 2 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Consult a medical doctor before consuming a folic acid supplement if you are taking anti-convulsant medication. Association of maternal use of folic acid and multivitamin supplements in the periods before and during pregnancy with the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring. In adults, mean erythrocyte folate concentrations range from 216 to 398 ng/mL, also indicating adequate folate status [31]. Coull BM, Malinow MR, Beamer N, Sexton G, Nordt F, de Garmo P. Elevated plasma homocyst(e)ine concentration as a possible independent risk factor for stroke. Several clinical trials have examined whether supplemental folic acid (sometimes in combination with other B-vitamins) reduces the risk of colorectal adenoma in individuals with or without a history of adenoma. Kado DM, Karlamangla AS, Huang MH, et al. Another meta-analysis included 11 randomized controlled trials in over 20,000 older adults (mean age 6082 years) that administered 400 to 2,500 mcg folic acid plus 201,000 mcg vitamin B12 in 10 trials and 350 mg vitamin B6 in 8 trials for 0.3 to 7.1 years. 2001 Jun 20. [, Sweeney MR, McPartlin J, Weir DG, et al. So, how do you calculate Folate levels? J Alzheimers Dis 2012;29:133-49. Wrap an elastic band around the top of your arm, causing the veins below the band to swell. 101(6):432-5. 16(3):153-61. Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it? Moreover, alcohol interferes with folate absorption and hepatic uptake, accelerates folate breakdown, and increases its renal excretion [1,4,9]. Cobalamin, folic acid, and homocysteine. 2009 Jul 24. [, Figueiredo JC, Mott LA, Giovannucci E, et al. Pernicious anemia can cause health issues such as headache, memory loss, nerve damage, and digestive tract problems, along with a higher risk for stomach cancer and weakened bone strength. The most commonly used cutoff value for elevated homocysteine levels is 16 micromol/L, although slightly lower values of 12 to 14 micromol/L have also been used [2]. Homocysteine and folate as risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer disease. The reference range of the plasma folate level varies by age, as Methotrexate 297(21):2351-9. Have a question? All Rights Reserved. A combination of serum or erythrocyte folate concentration and indicators of metabolic function can also be used to assess folate status. Bone marrow biopsy and aspirate may show a hypercellular bone marrow with a megaloblastic maturation of cells (see the slides below). In the total population, the mean age was 27.6 years, the mean daily energy intake was 2152 kcal, the mean folate intake was 340 g DFE/day, the mean serum folate concentration was 36.5 ng/ml, and Common signs and symptoms associated with pernicious anemia include increased serum folate, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache and chest pain. Dongpeng Debao Commercial Center. NTP monograph: identifying research needs for assessing safe use of high intakes of folic acid. In addition, a dose-frequency interaction appears to occur in which smaller amounts of folic acid consumed more frequently produce higher unmetabolized folic acid concentrations than the same total dose consumed in larger, less frequent amounts [164]. Pradyumna D Phatak, MBBS, MD Chair, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Rochester General Hospital; Clinical Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Environ Health Perspect 2017;125:097007. A folic acid test scales the quantity of folic acid (vitamin B-9) in the blood. WebThe daily requirement is about 400 ug. My 8 year old Son and myself have high folate levels in our blood but it has been ignored by Dr's. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. 140 (6):1246-1259. [, Neuhouser ML, Cheng TY, Beresford SA, et al. Treatment includes a well-balanced diet of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a prenatal vitamin supplement for most pregnant women to ensure that they obtain adequate amounts of folic acid and other nutrients [38]. Typical homocysteine levels are usually from 515 micromoles/liter (mol/l). Fanghua Guangyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. [, Page R, Robichaud A, Arbuckle TE, et al. Folate is naturally present in a wide variety of foods, including vegetables (especially dark green leafy vegetables), fruits and fruit juices, nuts, beans, peas, seafood, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, and grains (Table 2) [4,12]. Peripheral smear of blood in a patient with pernicious anemia. This is when the brain or spinal cord doesnt develop normally. 2017 Mar. 2012 Mar. If the test is conducted on the blood plasma, a normal range for folate is 2 to 10 ng/mL and if the test is conducted on red blood cells, a normal range is 140 to 960 ng/mL. [, Sweeney MR, McPartlin J, Scott J. Folic acid fortification and public health: report on threshold doses above which unmetabolised folic acid appear in serum. May accelerate age-related mental decline. This cannot be differentiated from changes observed with vitamin B12 deficiency. All rights reserved. Another meta-analysis of four clinical trials found that 50010,000 mcg folic acid per day for 612 weeks as an adjunctive treatment did not significantly affect measures of depression compared with placebo [128]. Chang JY, Wang YP, Wu YC, Cheng SJ, Chen HM, Sun A. Hematinic deficiencies and anemia statuses in oral mucosal disease patients with folic acid deficiency. Evidence of folic acid and folate in the prevention of neural tube defects. QJM 2008;101:881-7. JAMA. Supplemental Vitamins and minerals for CVD prevention and treatment. Folic acid source, usual intake, and folate and vitamin B-12 status in US adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2006. About 85% of supplemental folic acid, when taken with food, is bioavailable [2,4]. Int J Cancer 2005;113:825-8. 0000249703 00000 n [Full Text]. The best way to maintain normal folate levels in the blood is to take the required amount of folate either through foods or supplements. 0000026732 00000 n Is this an emergency? However, most, if not all, of the currently available data are observational, and confounding weakens the ability to demonstrate causal inference. Genetic risk factors for folate-responsive neural tube defects. Most of the authors concluded that supplementation with folic acid alone or in combination with vitamins B12 or B6 does not appear to improve cognitive function in individuals with or without cognitive impairment [112-115]. 0000021879 00000 n My test for B12 resulted in 1023way high. 0000008841 00000 n The remaining sera in the group B tubes was then divided and placed into 2 new tubes, labeled B1 and B2. 0000003757 00000 n Dietary supplements containing 5-MTHF are also available. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall), used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases, is a folate antagonist. 0000007994 00000 n Combined prenatal pesticide exposure and folic acid intake in relation to autism spectrum disorder. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. J Nutr 2015;145:1636S-80S. %PDF-1.6 % r\a W^`G0|G0GGG>_U*kZE_W+eMEe/^(zQEs|sO;|c:v]vK?=IUe ]9 Nutrients 2011;3:370-84. Her endocrinologist concluded that she was allergic to milk. Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. 0000006690 00000 n Includes a variety of vegetables; fruits; grains (at least half whole grains); fat-free and low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese; and oils. Some dietary supplements also contain folate in the monoglutamyl form, 5-MTHF (also known as L-5-MTHF, 5-methyl-folate, L-methylfolate, and methylfolate). Although studies conducted since that time do not demonstrate a clear protective association (possibly because of food fortification effects, study design flaws, or inadequate sample sizes) [142], the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women who are planning to become or capable of becoming pregnant take a daily supplement containing 400 to 800 mcg folic acid starting least 1 month before conception and continuing through the first 2 to 3 months of pregnancy [37]. [, Ravaglia G, Forti P, Maioli F, et al. After an average of 1.2 years, B-vitamin supplementation did not affect mean cognitive change from baseline compared with placebo. Large -scale wheat flour folic acid fortification program increases plasma folate levels among women of reproductive age in urban Tanzania. 0000250981 00000 n In a significant number of people high levels of B12 can cause a functional B12 deficiency (your body reacts to the high levels of B12 making the mechanism that allows B12 to get into your cells much less efficient so you are deficient at the cellular level though the levels in your blood are high. 1 doctor answer 1 doctor weighed in Am J Clin Nutr 2010;91:64-72. Therefore, we sought to 0000249518 00000 n Folic acid is available in multivitamins and prenatal vitamins, supplements containing other B-complex vitamins, and supplements containing only folic acid. 0000251257 00000 n Your doctor can help you further. [, Albert CM, Cook NR, Gaziano JM, et al. 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