Folate deficiency is accelerated by alcohol consumption, possibly by interference with folate transport. A carotenoids, folate, manganese and vitamin K. Other treatments may include sodium bicarbonate, folate, and thiamine. Some are better known by name than number&colon; niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin and folate. They have low levels of calcium, potassium, and vitamins B, B, and folate. Not consuming enough folate can lead to folate deficiency. Serum folate reacts more rapidly to folate intake than erythrocyte folate. A deficiency of folate itself does not cause neural tube defects. Differences lie in the presentation of megaloblastic anemia induced by either folate or B deficiency. Veterinarians may test cats and dogs if a risk of folate deficiency is indicated. Signs of folate deficiency are often subtle. It is synthesized in the absorptive cells of the small intestine from polyglutamylated dietary folate. It should not be used by people with folate deficiency that has resulted in anemia. Beans are high in protein, complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron. Elevation of serum folate is suggestive of small bowel bacterial overgrowth.