Vitamin B12 & Folate

B12* and folic acid blood testing help doctors diagnose central nervous system disorders, anemia, and malabsorption syndromes. B12 and folic acid also play an important role in energy level, muscle strength and memory.

Because B12 and folate are derived solely from dietary intake, such as egg yolks, beef, poultry and fish, many people are deficient in these important vitamins.

You can check your B12 and folate blood levels with or without fasting. This test is not included in any other blood test panel offered by Life Extension.

*The test measures cyanocobalamin