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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency

Chapter 10: Unit 11 · Nutrition And Dietetics

Vitamin B Deficiency Fig . : Symptoms of B deficiency DO YOU KNOW...? Vitamin B is unique among all essential nutrients in having a highly specialised mechanism for its absorption. Its absorption from the intestines requires a factor called ‘intrinsic factor (IF)’ secreted by the stomach.

It is a specific protein secreted by the mucosal cells lining the stomach. IF binds and absorbs vitamin B . - - Vitamins, Minerals and Water Milk Eggs Fish Meats Cheese Curd

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