Anyone with low folate

[Andypandy30]

I want to take my weekly b12 injection and am afraid now to take one as I am afraid my folate will drop further .it is at 5 I have alot if anxiety and poor appetite after an infection and two courses of antibiotics

[clivealive Forum Support]

It is true that folate, iron work together with B12 to make red blood cells so the three should be in balance. Do you eat plenty of greens in your daily diet? Failing that buy some 400mcg folic acid over the counter from your pharmacy.

I am not a medically trained person but have had P.A. for over fifty years and have supplemented folic acid at that strength every day for more years than I can remember.

I wish you well Andypandy30

[wedgewood]

After 2 courses of antibiotics , you need some probiotics to restore your stomach flora . That means either capsules , Symprove , a water based liquid probiotic, or a food which provides probiotics like natural yoghurt, kimchi , or my favourite now , HOME MADE TRADITIONAL KEFIR,which has more diverse probiotic bacteria and in greater quantities than than shop bought . ( “Chuckling Goat” does deliver traditional kefir by courier but it’s not sold in shops because it’s too difficult to store ) This could start you on your way to better health .

But as Clivealive says , do take a daily modest folic acid tablet , and continue injecting B12 . Best wishes Andypandy30