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Vitamin B12 is needed for cell division and blood formation. Deficiency of
vitamin B12 may still occur as a result of an inability to absorb B12 from food.
It can also occur in individuals with dietary patterns that exclude animal or
fortified foods. As a general rule, most individuals who develop a vitamin B12
deficiency have an underlying stomach or intestinal Malfunction of mind or body that limits the
absorption of vitamin B12.
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