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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 6, 1971 - Issue 8
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Original Article

Effects of a Biguanide (Metformin) on Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Absorption and Intestinal Enzyme Activities

P. Berchtold Clinical Laboratory of Metabolic Research, First Medical Service, Sahlgren's Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, and Research Department I, E-Blocket, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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A. Dahlqvist Clinical Laboratory of Metabolic Research, First Medical Service, Sahlgren's Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, and Research Department I, E-Blocket, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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A. Gustafson Clinical Laboratory of Metabolic Research, First Medical Service, Sahlgren's Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, and Research Department I, E-Blocket, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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N.-G. Asp Clinical Laboratory of Metabolic Research, First Medical Service, Sahlgren's Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, and Research Department I, E-Blocket, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
Pages 751-754 | Received 26 Jun 1971, Accepted 22 Jul 1971, Published online: 23 Feb 2010

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