Update

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update you how I am doing. I am doing the best I ever have. I started taking methylated b vitamins because my body does not absorb folate. I forgave people I didn't realize I could, and surrendered to a higher power. I know this sounds cliché. If anyone wants to message me, I will get back to you. Thanks.

[Hb2003]

That is wonderful ❤️🫂

[Hidden in reply to Hb2003]

Thank you. I go up and down still but was doing well when I wrote that and still feel like I am doing better than I used to. Thanks again. Take care.

[Imaaan]

Here here....to good hair days and good days in general. Glad things are improving.

I too am trying to get my folate levels up after my last bloodwork. I found out something interesting while doing some research on elevated mch and mcv , the cause of enlarged red blood cells and low folate/b12. I came across that prescription folate is prescribed as psychiatric medication for depression. Deplin is the brand name. It was interesting to read about the connection between depression and low folate.

[Hidden in reply to Imaaan]

Yes. B vitamins and zinc deficiency is common in the mental illness population for some reason according to william J Walsh, PhD in his book, Nutrient Power. It's odd because in the 70s countries started enriching processed food with folic acid, a form of folate. This is a man-made product and not natural. I wonder if that's why some people don't absorb it as well and so many problems?? Maybe I have a conspiracy theory. I really think that the government was trying to help but there are better forms that are easier to absorb like L-methylfolate or natural kind. It may be good to cut back on processed foods for this reason too. thank you for listening.

[Imaaan in reply to Hidden]

Never heard about zinc, I'll look it up. Love learning new things. I dont eat any processed food, so I'm good on that front.

Thnxs for sharing.