deficiency

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The findings helped explain why complete HSL deficiency causes lipodystrophy instead of obesity.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

However, true biotin deficiency is uncommon because the vitamin is widely found in foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and dairy products.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

After reports that vitamin K deficiency bleeding was on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its policy statement in 2022 to stress the shot’s safety and efficacy.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, a military research group, said that for Homeland Security, the issue is partly a training deficiency and partly a cultural shift against agent accountability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Maize lacks digestible niacin, the amino acids lysine and tryptophan, necessary to make proteins and diets with too much maize can lead to protein deficiency and pellagra, a disease caused by lack of niacin.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann