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Folate - Serum 7.4 ug/L (>7)Vitamin B12 150 nmol/L (37.5 - 188)

How can I get my folate up? I'm assuming it's way too low? I've been taking Thorne Basic B Complex or Liposomal B Complex daily for ages, plus a B12 spray occasionally if I forget. Should I take a seperate folate supplement?

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People with MTHFR genes do need extra folate. Suggest you start by buying a separate methylfolate of 400mcgs and restest in 3 months.

Jarrows do a 400mcgs but there are other cheaper suppliers around that work.

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I've ordered some. Thank you!

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Retest after 3-4 months. You may need a little more to get to optimal.

Personally Ididn;t feel any difference until I got to 1,000iu a day.

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