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Long story but I've had b12 deficiency for 8 years, started b12 injections a while ago. My folate was deficient too at 3.2 in 2017 but is good now, along with good iron and vitamin d levels, as long as my folate is in the top reference range is there any need to supplement folic acid?

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from wht I’ve read here if we are supplementing B12 we also need to replace the folate that gets used up processing the B12 (unless I’ve misunderstood). Over on the thyroid forum lots of folks take both together.

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Wildlife1 in reply toRegenallotment

Thanks, I've also read this on the wake up to b12 forum.

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No, no need if levels are good and you get enough from diet.

B12 does not deplete folate.

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