Folate deficiency is closely related to vitamin B12 anemia, also known as vitamin B12 deficiency.
The NHS says a patient should see their GP if “they are experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia.”
It is crucial that a possible vitamin B12 or folate deficiency be diagnosed efficiently, as these conditions can lead to serious complications.
Complications of a folate deficiency include infertility, cardiovascular disease, cancer, childbirth problems, neural tube defects, and folic acid.