Blood B12 . . . & folate levels - their relative amounts.

[Sid_Arthur]

Well, thanks to considerable guidance from this forum's members last year, seems my long term 'B12d' has been pretty much resolved* - thanks again to ALL those who helped ! 🙏 👌 ✊ ✌️ 🙏

[ * - as verified by: a) feeling better in specific ways, . . . & b) a number of serum B12, & an 'active B12' tests showing 'excess levels'].

One reported observation is, as B12 levels are restored, folate levels can rise on their own to higher, more optimum values.

Q: what might it mean if, instead of rising, folate remains low, or becomes lower still, as B12 is replenished ? So, more than adequate B12 ( - from enough B12 💉s) . . . & yet, LOW, or suboptimal folate. Any ideas appreciated!

AtB,

Sid 😐

Monday 1 July 2024 - on this week of the UK's 2024 General Election. 😳❗

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[Nackapan]

Very glad to hear your update.

Sounds like alot has been happening in a year.

Brilliant.

As far as folate is concerned many Including one of my daughters needs daily folic acid 400-600mcgs a maintenence

Otherwise identified folate deficiency symptoms come back.

Usually mouth ulcers .

Strange taste .

Other symptoms.

She has a much richer folate diet than me .

I however have far more B12 Injectiins than her but do not need folic acid in a supplement daily???

We all seem to need a different 'cocktail'

Do what's right for you.

[Jillymo]

Nice to see ya Sid,

Sounds like your doing well and your getting back on track.

I was prescribed folic acid long before the low B12 was reported which probably masked my dwindling B12 level. The Dr has never reviewed my precription so i'm still taking it.

We all need a little bit of tweeking and fine tunning and it sounds as if your doing a good job.