Analysis of the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency in different age groups - a review of the literature

• Main Authors: Adrianna Nieciecka (Author), Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska (Author), Magdalena Lamch (Author), Monika Jabłońska (Author), Natalia Błasik (Author), Agata Wójcik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction and purpose  Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the process of erythropoiesis and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Its source for humans is food, in particular meat, eggs and shellfish. Cobalamin deficiency is a common problem among both geriatric and younger patients....