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Title: WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells? Post by: tomato.3141 on Jun 15, 2012 WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells?
Title: WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells? Post by: FISH0818 on Jun 15, 2012 Pernicious Anemia results from malabsorption of Vitamin B12. B12 is needed for DNA synthesis. Therefore, lack of B12 disrupts the early stages of red blood cell formation which leads to macrocytosis (large red blood cells). These cells are not functional.
Title: WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells? Post by: tomartrey on Jun 15, 2012 B-12 or Cyanocabalamin
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