Folate (Vitamin B9) deficiency

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SupplementDEX currently indexes Vitamin B9 for folate (vitamin b9) deficiency. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for the full rating.

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Vitamin B9 (Folate)	★★★★★	Low

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Evidence Review

Folic acid works well for preventing and treating low folate levels.
It helps your body make healthy red blood cells and support normal cell growth.

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Megaloblastic Anemias: Nutritional and Other Causes2017

A study found that management includes identifying any deficiency, establishing its cause, and replenishing B 12 or folate parenterally or orally.

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Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cobalamin and folate disorders2014

A study found that the clinical picture is the most important factor in assessing the significance of test results assessing cobalamin status because there is no 'gold standard' test to define deficiency.

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Laboratory diagnosis of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency: a guide for the primary care physician1999

A study found that at one time, the diagnosis of a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate was considered to be relatively straightforward.

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Study distribution across 1 supplements for folate (vitamin b9) deficiency (3 studies total).
Supplement	DEX	Studies	Meta-analyses	Share
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	★★★★★44%	3	0	100%

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Folate (Vitamin B9) deficiency

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