B12 & Folate: Common Questions

Vitamin B12 & Folate

Also known as: Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin; Folic Acid, RBC folate
Formal name: Vitamin B12 and Folate (or Folic Acid)
Related tests: CBC, CMP, Methylmalonic acid (MMA), Homocysteine

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	Common Questions
	1. Can taking too many vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements hurt me? 2. 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. [Back to top ] 2. Is there a difference between folate or folic acid? No, they are effectively the same. [Back to top ] << Prev \| Next >>

This article was last reviewed on June 5, 2008 .

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