How soon can I re-test folate levels?

[Carrie234]

After getting a low folate blood test, I have changed my diet to greatly increase folate intake (can't tolerate any folate supplement).

How soon can I take another blood test to see if my levels have come up?

It has been 3 weeks since I changed my diet.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

You would need to give it a good 3-4 months but if you have MTHFR genes you’re unlikely to be able to get enough folate from your diet.

Which folate supplements have you tried? There are several different types.

[Carrie234 in reply to Jaydee1507]

Ah I see that's a long time!

I've tried them all: methyl folate, folic acid, folinic acid, folate from lemons as a pill. Tried in tiny amounts, still get the symptoms.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to Carrie234]

What symptoms does it give you?

Could additives in the supplement be an issue?

[Carrie234 in reply to Jaydee1507]

Really awful body pain, tension, headaches, ill feeling - very strong reaction. Definitely not the additives.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to Carrie234]

Have you mentioned this to your GP? Sorry I dont have any suggestions if you have tried all the different types.

[Carrie234 in reply to Jaydee1507]

thank you, no I haven't but hopefully addressing diet might have an effect - I will see with the next blood test!