Understanding vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia
There are many different names and words thrown in when discussing vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia. I will attempt to cover them all, but it will take a little time so bare with me and check back often. I was diagnosed with B-12 deficiency anemia a few years ago. Continue reading ‘Vitamin b12 deficiency anemia – overview’
Intrinsic Factor is another name you hear all the time in conjunction with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia. It is a glycoprotein that is produced by cells in your stomach. The intrinsic factor is vital in B12 distribution through your body. Continue reading ‘Intrinsic Factor’
When the intrinsic factor is not being produced your intestinal bacteria eat up the bulk of the vitamin B12 that is ingested. The rest is simply excreted. So if you aren’t producing the intrinsic factor it doesn’t matter if you are getting enough vitamin B12. The B12 needs to get to the right place in your body. Continue reading ‘Intrinsic Factor – part 2′