<human>: had blood tests which showed that i have a low level of folic acid. my doctor was very vague about what causes this. i am 52 year old female. i wonder if you could tell me more as i have been extremely tired for weeks hence the reason for the blood tests
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low folic acid can lead on to anemia.2. Folic acid is a very important vitamin in cell development. Its deficiency can affect all the cells principally fast-growing cells like blood cells.3. Take Folic acid tablets and get a reticulocyte count tested after two weeks. If It's increasing, means its responding. Continue therapy. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.