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What Is The Treatment For High Folate And Low Serum Iron Counts?

My folate numbers are 66.6 range is 3.1-17.5ng ml which on my blood test says this is high but my serum iron is low it is 37 and range is 50-170 ug do. How do I correct this?i take 800mcg a day plus a vitamin with 400mcg a day. I understand too much frolic is not too good. What do you recommend? Thank you
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your folate level is high. Avoid and supplements folic acid tablets in multivitamin. No any other treatment is needed.
For iron you have to take iron reach diet like jeggary, dates,green leafy vegetables, dry fruit, bajra etc.
You can also take oral or injectable iron supplements according to your doctor's advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Is The Treatment For High Folate And Low Serum Iron Counts?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your folate level is high. Avoid and supplements folic acid tablets in multivitamin. No any other treatment is needed. For iron you have to take iron reach diet like jeggary, dates,green leafy vegetables, dry fruit, bajra etc. You can also take oral or injectable iron supplements according to your doctor s advice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.