High amounts of folic acid can disguise symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 and folic acid are both necessary for red blood cell formation, so deficiencies can cause anemia. Large doses of folic acid may relieve symptoms of anemia, at least temporarily. A B12 deficiency could go undetected until the brain and central nervous system sustain enough damage to be noticeable.

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