A deficiency of folic acid is common in pregnant women, alcoholics, or individuals who do not have enough raw fruits and vegetables in their diet. The most reliable method of testing a folate deficiency is by checking the folate levels in both erythrocytes and serum.
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Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.