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Intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor (IF), also known as gastric intrinsic factor (GIF), is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) later on in the small intestine. In humans, the gastric intrinsic factor protein is encoded by the GIF gene.
If your body does not make enough intrinsic factor, you can develop a type of vitamin B12 deficiency called pernicious anemia. Surgical removal of the stomach and certain other health conditions can also cause you to stop making intrinsic factor.