Folate

[skater-chick]

Hi there I recently had a blood test I have underactive thyroid and meds are all fine just low folate. The surgery said to get a folate supplement can any one recommend a good one thank you 😊

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

skater-chick

How low is low?

Normally a good B Complex containing methylfolate will raise folate level, eg Thorne Basic B or Igennus Super B.

[skater-chick in reply to SeasideSusie]

They recommended to buy a folate supplement over the counter.. Thank you for your info and help kind regards

[Angel_of_the_North]

Was your B12 definitely over 500? And was folate under range or just low in range?

[skater-chick in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

Folate was just low they said at my doctors I need to get over the counter supplement just looking for recommendations kind regards

[Angel_of_the_North in reply to skater-chick]

Jarrow Formulas methylfolate is my favourite. You need to get the actual numbers, as folate needs to be half way through the range or higher and B12 needs to be over 500, not just in range.If they are both low you need to be tested for pernicious anaemia and you mustn't supplement folate (or B12) until after the test.