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Folate deficiency is one of the causes of macrocytic anemia. It does not cause seizures, although it may involve the central nervous system, producing neuropsychiatric complications.1. The association between folate deficiency and epilepsy involves common antiepileptic drugs (AEDs): AEDs can impair folate absorption.
Other laboratory tests that may be used to help detect B12 and folate deficiencies include homocysteine and methylmelonic acid (MMA) . Homocysteine and MMA are elevated in B12 deficiency while only homocysteine, and not MMA, is elevated in folate deficiency.ome causes of low B12 or folate include: 1  Dietary deficiency of folate or B12âthis is uncommon in the U.S. It may be seen with general malnutrition and in vegans who do not consume any animal products. 2  With the introduction of fortified cereals, breads, and other grain products, folate deficiency is very rare.