Can you absorb B12 without an intrinsic factor?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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A lack of intrinsic factor leads to pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause anemia and brain and nervous system (neurological) problems.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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