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 😊
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How low is low?
Normally a good B Complex containing methylfolate will raise folate level, eg Thorne Basic B or Igennus Super B.
Was your B12 definitely over 500? And was folate under range or just low in range?
Folate was just low they said at my doctors I need to get over the counter supplement just looking for recommendations kind regards
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.
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