Folate deficiency

Folate deficiency
  • Facts:
    Folate is found in green, leafy veggies and liver
    Heat sensitive, therefore usually destroyed in cooked foods
    Folic acid stores can be depleted within 4-5 months
  • History / PE:
    Pale skin, nail beds
  • Diagnosis:
    Megaloblastic anemia (MCV > 100)
    Decreased homocysteine levels, normal MMA
  • Associated With:
    MCC is alcohol abuse
    "Tea and toast" diet
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Vitamin B12 deficiency (neurological signs)



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August 4th 2010