Jul

3

2022

How much vitamin B12 is absorbed passively (independent of intrinsic factor)?

By William Aird

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How much vitamin B12 is absorbed passively (independent of intrinsic factor)?

About 1%. This route of absorption is unaffected in patients with pernicious anemia, and is the rational for oral vitamin B12 therapy. Learn more here.

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