Dear M.P.: Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disease where the body destroys the cells in the stomach that make ...

In people with PA and no concerning features, treatment with high-dose oral B12 or injection B12 are both reasonable options.

I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My ...

I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the ...

I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor antibodies were ...

Does timing matter? The answer might surprise you! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Vitamin B12 does lots of ...

It is absorbed in the small intestine with the help of a protein called intrinsic factor, which is produced in the stomach. Once absorbed, B12 is involved in the formation and maturation of red ...

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Intrinsic factor is a protein needed to absorb vitamin B12, so without it, no matter how rich your diet is in vitamin B12, the body will be unable to absorb the vitamin. When it comes to ...