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Please explain what happens to people who have pernicious anemia but are intolerant to b12?
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Can you clarify?: If you have pernicious anemia and aren't effectively treated, you will first lose your mind and then your life. If by "B12 intolerance" you simply mean you cannot absorb the vitamin orally, this is common and you'll need monthly injections. If you believe that the supplement makes you sick -- as it claimed on some "pop" websites -- I'm skeptical but you'll need to get specialist consultation.
Answered 7/17/2014
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