Physio Leaf - DO U KNOW? Normally, vitamin B12 is readily absorbed in the last part of the small intestine (ileum), which leads to the large intestine. However, to be absorbed, the
Vitamin B12 deficiency: if your surgery involved removal of the terminal ileum, you may not be able to absorb B12 from the foods you eat or the vitamins you take. (Continent Diversion
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