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Symptoms of folate deficiency Some of the symptoms that can be caused by a lack of folate include: General symptoms Fatigue Irritability Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal symptoms Sore tongue Mouth ulcers Diarrhea Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion Depression Cognitive impairment Dementia Hematological symptoms Anemia (pale skin, shortness of breath) Testing for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency When to test Since vitamin B12 and folate affect many functions in the body and there are many possible symptoms, blood testing for vitamin B12 and folate is commonly ordered by the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center
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The frequency of vitamin B12 shots depends on your specific needs and the severity of your deficiency
According to recommendations from nutrition institutes and the World Health Organization (WHO), the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is as follows: Infants 06 months: 0.4 mcg Infants 712 months: 0.5 mcg Children 13 years: 0.9 mcg Children 48 years: 1.2 mcg Children 913 years: 1.8 mcg Teenagers 14+ years and adults: 2.4 mcg Pregnant women: 2.6 mcg Breastfeeding women: 2.8 mcg Receiving adequate daily Vitamin B12 helps reduce the risk of anemia, fatigue, and neurological problems, while supporting optimal metabolic and overall bodily function
