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Assuming an ideal diet, how might vitamin & mineral deficiencies occur? what reliable lab tests exist? any link to weakness, malaise, tiredness, etc.?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Vit def: Not likely unless you have a GI problem that prevents you from absorbing vitamins or minerals. Discuss with your Dr. and may need to have specific blood tests.

Answered 6/27/2017

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A member asked:

Assuming an ideal diet, how might vitamin & mineral deficiencies occur? what reliable lab tests exist? any link to weakness, malaise, tiredness, etc.?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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