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lack of intrinsic factor - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Intrinsic factor is a natural substance normally found in the stomach. You need this substance to digest vitamin B12 . Lack of intrinsic factor leads to pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency. Babies that are born without intrinsic factor cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 starting around 6 months of age. Children with the juvenile type of lack of intrinsic factor tends to show signs and symptoms after age 10. ...
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lack of intrinsic factor - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
lack of intrinsic factor, Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells
Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells

Further Reading on lack of intrinsic factor
  • Vitamin B12 ( WebMD )
    A vitamin B12 blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the body. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system.
  • Schilling Test ( WebMD )
    A Schilling 24 - hour urine test is done to evaluate whether vitamin B12 is being absorbed by the body. It is usually done when the results of a vitamin B12 blood test are low.

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