Good sources of folate include green vegetables such as cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and chickpeas.
Complications of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia
It’s rare, but vitamin B12 or folate deficiency (with or without anemia) can cause complications, especially if you’ve had vitamin B12 or folate deficiency for some time.
Possible complications may include:
problems with the nervous system
temporary infertility
heart disease
pregnancy complications and birth defects
Adults with severe anemia are at risk for heart failure.
Some complications improve with appropriate treatment, but others, such as problems with the nervous system, are sometimes permanent.
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