What it is
Vitamin B12 and folate are B-vitamin markers that can be assessed in blood depending on the question.[1,2,3]
Why it matters
They connect nutrition, absorption, red blood cell production, nerve function, pregnancy context, and medication context.[1,2,3]
What it affects
- They can link macrocytosis, anemia context, neuropathy context, and nutrition.[1,2,3]
- They are upstream of some blood-production patterns.[1,2,3]
Interpretation traps
- Different tests, supplements, diet, gut disease, medications, and pregnancy change interpretation.[1,2,3]
- BioConst does not diagnose deficiency or recommend supplementation.[1,2,3]