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Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor increase the risk for deficiency of ____________ among older adults.

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Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor increase the risk for deficiency of Vitamin B-12 among older adults.
also called cobalamin, is essential for functioning of the brain and nervous system. Vitamin B-12 can be found in animal sources including dairy products, eggs, fish, meat, and poultry.
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