How do folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies cause anemic conditions?
In conjunction with an iron-rich portion called heme, hemoglobin molecules are made up of globin proteins. Both vitamin B12 and folate are required to make the protein portions of hemoglobin. If the body remains deficient in either nutrient, the production of globin ceases and leads to anemia. Folate deficiencies are more common in this type of anemia than are B12 deficiencies.1ug of vitamin B12 and 200-250ug of folate daily will ensure that such a vitamin deficiency does not occur.
