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From Livestrong:
"Yes, they're both B vitamins. Yes, they're both needed to make new cells. And yes, not getting enough of either vitamin in your diet can lead to anemia. While there are several similarities between vitamin B-12 and folic acid, there are also a number of differences. Knowing the differences between the two B vitamins might help you understand the individual importance of getting both in your diet.
Deficiency symptoms differ between the two vitamins. If you're not getting enough vitamin B-12 in your diet, symptoms might include fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss and constipation, in addition to the neurological symptoms. You might also experience depression, confusion or problems with your memory if your vitamin B-12 levels are low. While you may also experience fatigue with inadequate intakes of folic acid, additional deficiency symptoms might include heart palpitations, irritability and shortness of breath. Folic acid deficiency can also cause changes to your hair and skin, as well as fingernail discoloration."
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