/ Detoxification and antioxidant processes require plenty of water to function correctly, especially while nursing
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MT-2 incorporates a D-phenylalanine substitution at position 7 and a lactam bridge between positions 4 and 10, modifications that enhance receptor binding affinity and metabolic stability relative to native alpha-MSH
Beyond this core list, several other conditions are commonly tied to B12 deficiency: autoimmune gastritis (which damages the parietal cells that produce intrinsic factor), ileal resection (surgical removal of the part of the small intestine where B12 is absorbed), chronic alcoholism , pancreatic insufficiency , nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use, which inactivates B12), and increased demand during pregnancy and breastfeeding