1,2 It is coabsorbed with intrinsic factor, a product of the stomach's parietal cells, in the terminal ileum after being extracted by gastric acid 1,2 (Figure 1 3 )
However, these are not ideal to be using long term due to their suppression of stomach acid
This peptide is notable for its resistance to degradation by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) and its relatively slow renal clearance
Your GP can determine the specific cause through clinical assessment and targeted investigations
Such manifestations significantly impair quality of life, often associated with psychological comorbidities such as anxiety and depression [78]
For optimum results, we recommend one or two in-clinic drips a week, with the use of suppositories at home