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Are folate and vitamin B12 the same thing?


Are folate and vitamin B12 the same thing?

Both are B Vitamins but they are completely different.

Folate is called folate when in food, as a supplement it is mostly referred to as folic acid (synthetic form). If you supplement with one you should ideally supplement with the other because it is known that taking folic acid can mask some of the symptoms of a Vitamin B12 deficiency...
ref: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthissues/f...

Vegans are at risk of having low Vitamin B12 levels so it is best to supplement with this vitamin if you are vegan. The best form to take is the sublingual form. If you suspect you might be suffering from a Vitamin B12 deficiency you need to see a doctor because in extreme cases intravenous Vitamin B12 may be necessary.

Functions of folic acid and Vitamin B 12:
http://www.health4youonline.com/health_s...

Best wishes.

No.

Folic acid and folate (anion version) = B9
Cyanocobalamin = B12

nope

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