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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins … foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals. Getting enough of this vitamin prevents folate …
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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in … make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who …
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… that occurs when your body doesn't have enough folate (folic acid). This B vitamin helps your body … right away. Related Information Folate Test Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) Vitamin B12 …
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… and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre Sugars Learn about added sugars, … D and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68n) Folic acid Find out about folic acid, including …
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… , niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folic acid , and B12 . Fat-soluble vitamins. … diet, which does not provide enough vitamins and minerals. Women who might … who are breastfeeding , to be sure they are getting enough folic acid . People who are …
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… a person's recent intake of folate and folic acid in the diet. Folate is found in … is working. See if the folate level is high enough to prevent certain birth defects. How To … Low folate levels can mean that you aren't getting enough folate in your diet. This is …
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… Anemia is when the body does not have enough red blood cells. Symptoms include … well can help prevent and manage it. Folate (folic acid) deficiency anemia Learn about the … enough folic acid: Folate deficiency anemia Getting enough folic acid (folate) Iron …
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… to: Help identify vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency . But other tests for … blood. Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected. Put a gauze pad or … values of homocysteine may be caused by: Not getting enough folic acid , vitamin B6, or …
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… foods that irritate your mouth. Do not get enough vitamins or minerals in your diet, such as iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of a canker sore is getting a shallow ulcer on your tongue or on …
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… anemia? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells . Your body needs these … if your food doesn't include enough iron , folic acid , vitamin B12 , and vitamin C. A pregnant …