The lack of vitamin B12 may result from any of the following conditions: Addisonian (pernicious) anemia this condition causes autoantibody formation against parietal cells, which results in a lack of IF essential for absorption of vitamin B12 from the intestine Malabsorption impaired absorption of vitamin B12 Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery these include atrophic gastritis, celiac disease, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, pancreatic insufficiency, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric carcinoma, and total or partial gastrectomy Diphyllobothrium latum and related species (the fish tapeworm) infestation these parasites compete with vitamin B12 for intestinal absorption
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Experimental and translational studies suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists may attenuate inflammatory signaling and microglial activation, mechanisms that could contribute to protection of retinal and optic nerve tissues in high-risk populations
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The excess calcium activates destructive enzymes that cause muscle breakdown [1, 8]
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