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What Should I Do About My Low Folate Level?
Key Information
- Your blood test shows that your folate level is low.
- Take the prescribed folic acid tablets for the next two months.
- After the prescription course is finished, buy a multivitamin containing folic acid from your local pharmacy.
- Include more folate-rich foods in your diet to help maintain healthy levels.
What Is Folate Deficiency?
Folate, also called vitamin B9, is needed to make healthy red blood cells. Low folate can cause tiredness or weakness, headaches or a sore tongue, although some people have no symptoms.
What Is the Treatment Plan?
Take the folic acid tablets prescribed by the practice for two months.
After finishing the course, take a multivitamin containing folic acid.
Which Foods Contain Folate?
Good sources include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas and kidney beans.
What Happens Next?
- Complete the two-month folic acid prescription.
- Then continue with a multivitamin containing folic acid.
- Contact the practice if you have further questions.
Further Information
For more information, please use the links below.
Last reviewed: 02 September 2026
Next review due: 02 September 2029