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Folic acid and eyes
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1) Is it true that daily intake of 5mg folic acid can reduce B12 levels in the body?
2) Is it true that regular intake of B12 injections can reduce folic acid levels in body?
3) Is it true that excessive folic acid in body can cause eye/vision problems?
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Folic acid doesn't cause defiency of B12 but only mask like defiency& B12 does not cause defiency of folic acid but mask like defiency.I have not read any where it's excess use has any effects on vision.
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