Can our folates elevate if our B12 goes too low?

[Gillybean1]

Hi Everyone,

Confused as ever, still looking for that sweet spot. I noticed my folates have elevated since i reduced my B12 supplement.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Every best wish . G

[Technoid]

In B12 deficiency, folate can be elevated because folates are "trapped" in one form, this is called "folate trap" : firstclassmed.com/articles/...

Folates could also be high because your dietary intake and/or supplementation are high and your body doesn't need as much as is being provided.

Of course, like anything in biology, medicine or nutrition there are many other possibilities.

[Gillybean1 in reply to Technoid]

Thank you Technoid for your reply and helping me understand.

Sorry I was late to respond... unwell.

Kind regards, G

[JHEW0836]

Hi there—my folate was high when my B12 was low. It has since come down to a more normal level now that my B12 is above 1000. I am also careful not to eat a lot of foods with synthetic folic acid added.

[Gillybean1 in reply to JHEW0836]

Thank you for your reply and info JHEWO836 , thats reassuring. Sometimes I think....aaarrrrh what is it now, or what have I done now !!

Kind regards, G