Folic Acid Lab Test & Other Interactions
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Folic acid (folate) also has interactions with several other substances:
- Alcohol
Alcohol will decrease the body's absorption of folic acid (folate) from foods, so a deficiency will most likely occur and to prevent this, supplementation will be required. Medical advice is required to determine if folic acid (folate) supplementation is required. - Tobacco / Cigarettes
Tobacco / cigarettes can greatly decrease the body's absorption of folic acid (folate) from foods, so a deficiency may occur and to prevent this, supplementation may be required. Medical advice is required to determine if folic acid (folate) supplementation is required.
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Folic acid (folate)'s effect on lab tests
Folic acid has the following effect on lab tests:
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Folic acid (folate) supplements, especially if they are taken at high levels, can cause an incorrect result for serum vitamin B12 (cobalamin) levels, by showing a lower than normal result.