Folate (Serum)

• Fatigue or persistent low energy
• Pale skin or signs of anaemia
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Shortness of breath with exertion
• Mouth sores or a swollen tongue
• Poor concentration or brain fog
• Irritability or mood changes
• Depression or low mood
• Digestive issues like diarrhoea or appetite loss
• Hair thinning or poor nail health
• No symptoms at all in mild or early deficiency

Recommended for individuals experiencing fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, or signs of anaemia. Ideal for those with restricted diets, digestive conditions like coeliac disease or IBD, or increased folate needs due to pregnancy, illness, or high physical activity. Also suitable for anyone proactively monitoring nutritional balance, especially when planning for pregnancy or managing chronic health conditions.

• Folate deficiency (mild to severe)
• Megaloblastic anaemia
• Nutritional deficiencies due to poor or restrictive diets
• Pregnancy-related folate needs and neural tube defect prevention
• Malabsorption disorders (e.g. coeliac disease, IBD)
• Chronic fatigue related to low red blood cell production
• Neurological symptoms linked to B-vitamin imbalance
• Mood disorders, including depression associated with low folate
• Elevated homocysteine levels
• Increased nutritional demand due to illness, stress, or high physical activity