Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.

饮食中缺乏维生素可能导致疾病。

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In that light, aging itself might be seen as something treatable, the way you would treat high blood pressure or a vitamin deficiency.

从这个角度来看，衰老本身可能是可以治疗的，就像治疗高血压或维生素缺乏症那样。

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They did blood tests on him for signs of vitamin deficiency.

他们给他做了血检看是否有缺乏维生素的迹象。

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Each year an estimated two hundred fifty thousand to half a million children go blind from vitamin A deficiency.

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Extreme vitamin D deficiency causes deformities in children and weak bones in adults.

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Doctors rarely see these conditions. But studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to a number of serious health problems, including heart disease, several types of cancer, osteoporosis,diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and some autoimmune disorders.

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Some have more serious symptoms such as bowel mal-absorption, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nutrient or vitamin deficiency.

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Some succumbed to beriberi -- caused by a vitamin deficiency and easily treatable.

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Having a vitamin deficiency (such as of calcium or magnesium) may be linked with teeth grinding, so it's important to follow a well-balanced, nutritious diet and take a multivitamin supplement if needed.

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