Vitamin B12 & Folate

Also known as: Cobalamin; Folic Acid; RBC folate

Formal name: Vitamin B12; Folate

Related tests: CBC; CMP; Methylmalonic acid (MMA); Homocysteine

Common Questions

Can taking too many vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements hurt me?
Is there a difference between folate or folic acid?

1. Can taking too many vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements hurt me?

Not usually. Since B12 and folic are water soluble, the body will rid itself of any excess by excreting it in the urine.

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2. Is there a difference between folate or folic acid?

No, they are effectively the same.

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