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Blood test - low folate?

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MadameThenardier · 01/04/2023 10:22

I recently had a blood test as I have been struggling with shortness of breath and fatigue post covid.

I was looking online at the results and I noticed that my folate level is 3.9 ng/mL (3.3-99,999). GP has written ‘borderline - no further action’. My B12 was fine 360 ng/L (160-910)

My serum C reactive protein level is 30 mg/L (0-10) GP has written ‘satisfactory - no further action’

Even though GP has said it’s ok, do you think I would benefit from taking a folic acid supplement?

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ANUsernamgh · 01/04/2023 10:39

I recently had a similar result and have started taking one - I try to eat more veg to get it naturally, along with all the other nutrients veg contain but on days when for various reasons my diet isn't so good I do take one. Though tbh I don't think there's anything wrong with taking one every day - they actually recommend every woman of childbearing age takes a supplement to prevent spina bifida should they accidentally/ deliberately become pregnant and, as you can see the acceptable range goes massively high so I figure it can't do any harm and could do some good. They're also readily available and cheap.

MadameThenardier · 01/04/2023 12:33

That’s what I’m thinking, it wouldn’t harm and might make me feel less crap.

I’m thinking of taking Vitamin D too my level was 37

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