High-dose folic acid can mask a _____________ deficiency.

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High-dose folic acid can mask a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency because both these vitamins are involved in the synthesis of red blood cells. Folic acid supplementation can improve the symptoms of megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B₁₂ deficiency, but it does not correct the neurological damage caused by the deficiency. Therefore, it is important to also test and supplement with vitamin B₁₂ if necessary.

High-Dose Folic Acid Can Mask a _____________ Deficiency