Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: CausesCurrent as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: CausesTopic OverviewFolic acid is one of the B vitamins. It helps produce red blood cells. Low levels of folic acid (also called folate) in the body decrease production of red blood cells and cause folic acid deficiency anemia. Causes of folic acid deficiency anemia include:
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Current as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine |
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