For megaloblastic anemia, the cause matters
Pernicious anaemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, due to atrophic gastritis, an autoimmune condition (immune system destroys self), in this case the parietal cells of the stomach that produce intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein that binds to vitamin B12 in the stomach and is essential for normal absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine into the blood
They support red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and normal nerve function when deficiency is present
Concentration 5mg/ml Overview Methylcobalamin is an active form of Vitamin B12
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