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Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Question: My doctor says I'm too low on folic acid.what does it do?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Used to produce red blood cells!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Iron and folic acid is essential for the production of red blood cells. You are certainly anemic if you are low on these two. There are many drug formulations containing both iron and folic acid that you can take. They are available over the counter if your doctors didn't prescribe that.

I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Anemia

Brief Answer: Used to produce red blood cells! Detailed Answer: Hi, Iron and folic acid is essential for the production of red blood cells. You are certainly anemic if you are low on these two. There are many drug formulations containing both iron and folic acid that you can take. They are available over the counter if your doctors didn't prescribe that. I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.