Can Anemia Cause Lack Of Aliveness?

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Intrinsic factor is a natural substance normally found in the stomach. You need this substance to absorb vitamin B12 from foods.

A lack of intrinsic factor leads to pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause anemia and brain and nervous system (neurological) problems.


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Intrinsic factor - lack of


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Babies that are born without intrinsic factor cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 starting around...

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