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Old 06-08-2010, 07:25 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru View Post
Where does the bacteria come from?
Gut flora generally comes from two sources: the environment and initial colonization via colostrum and milk. However, where the bacteria comes from is not nearly as relevant as what these animals have that we do not: a rumen. Until we have a stomach that allows us to ferment what we eat, we're not going to be able to produce our own B12. Further, a cow must eat a food source with cobalt in it to be able to produce B12.
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