Cobalamin (vitamin B12) In the diet: 5-15 pg/day (min. 1-5) B12 Protein HC pH t B12 Duodenum Stomach 1 B12 R-protein Protein From saliva R-protein Intrinsic factor Pancreas B12 R-Protein Trypsin B12 Terminal ileum B12 IF 2 Specific binding to receptors of ileal mucosa B12 IF B12 pH > 5.6 Transcellular #B12 transport (~1-2 ug/day) TC III 3 Plasma Liver Storage TC II TCI Plasma- "reserve" Cell metabolism Excretion