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Re: Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

Thanks for pointing out this alternative.  I was contrasting dietary supplements (as in an oral pill).  The sublingual route is different and clearly effective.  I should say, swallowing a B12 tablet won't address pernicious anemia, and incidence of ...
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Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

A recent article in AARP Bulletin discussed the importance of taking vitamin D and vitamin B12 supplements.  Concerning B12, the incidence of an autoimmune disease, called pernicious anemia, increases alarmingly as we age.  This condition cannot be a...
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Re: Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

Thanks for pointing out this alternative.  I was contrasting dietary supplements (as in an oral pill).  The sublingual route is different and clearly effective.  I should say, swallowing a B12 tablet won't address pernicious anemia, and incidence of ...
stidmark 06-20-2021 11:53 AM
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Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

A recent article in AARP Bulletin discussed the importance of taking vitamin D and vitamin B12 supplements.  Concerning B12, the incidence of an autoimmune disease, called pernicious anemia, increases alarmingly as we age.  This condition cannot be a...
stidmark 06-10-2021 05:49 PM
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Re: Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

Thanks for pointing out this alternative.  I was contrasting dietary supplements (as in an oral pill).  The sublingual route is different and clearly effective.  I should say, swallowing a B12 tablet won't address pernicious anemia, and incidence of ...
stidmark 06-20-2021 11:53 AM
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1969
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Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12

A recent article in AARP Bulletin discussed the importance of taking vitamin D and vitamin B12 supplements.  Concerning B12, the incidence of an autoimmune disease, called pernicious anemia, increases alarmingly as we age.  This condition cannot be a...
stidmark 06-10-2021 05:49 PM
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