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To: tired&retired

They’ve known this for decades. That’s why many people get the shots. If the parietal cells don’t produce intrinsic factor the stomach acid destroys all the B12 causing a deficiency.”

indeed ... and in the case of pernicious anemia, which is an autoimmune disorder in which the body develops auto-antibodies against the gastric parietal cells and/or intrinsic factor itself, the body cannot absorb dietary B12 and those affected must take injections of B12 to prevent death ... i know because i’m one of those persons ... i always joke that if you HAVE to have a fatal illness, pernicious anemia is the best one to have ...


15 posted on 12/14/2021 3:27:30 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: catnipman

I read a journal article earlier today that said that many people getting shots could take tablets instead.

Not sure I agree..


16 posted on 12/14/2021 3:46:19 PM PST by tired&retired (Blessings )
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