intrinsic factor
noun
: a substance produced by normal gastrointestinal mucosa that facilitates absorption of vitamin B12
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Motivation comes from intrinsic factors, such as recognition, growth, and advancement.
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Michele Herlein,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
These include the form of the supplement, stomach acid levels, existing B12 status, and the body’s ability to produce a protein called intrinsic factor, which is essential for absorption.
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Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2026
Preller, who’s nothing if not a flexible thinker, was asked Tuesday if intrinsic factors to managing may be more stressful than front-office work.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Engagement often misses the intrinsic factors crucial for long-term motivation and satisfaction.
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Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
4 Sep. 2024
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Michele Herlein,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
These include the form of the supplement, stomach acid levels, existing B12 status, and the body’s ability to produce a protein called intrinsic factor, which is essential for absorption.
—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2026
Preller, who’s nothing if not a flexible thinker, was asked Tuesday if intrinsic factors to managing may be more stressful than front-office work.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Engagement often misses the intrinsic factors crucial for long-term motivation and satisfaction.
—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
4 Sep. 2024
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“Intrinsic factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrinsic%20factor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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