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High Folate and B12 levels

2022-05-10 05:58:56
My wife is 6 months pregnant, due to folic acid and B12 supplements, her folate level is more than 20ng/ml and B12 is 1117pg/ml. Would this high levels of vitamins harm baby??
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Answered2022-05-10 07:28:38

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Vitamin b12 being water soluble will be removed if in excess in urine. As she has adequate levels of vitamins, the supplements can be stopped.

Answered2022-05-10 06:16:58

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No Vit b is a water soluble vit Extra wud be flushed off Do not take unnecessary supplements

Answered2022-05-10 06:09:08

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