vitamin c deficiency

What’s the 15th-century disease ‘scurvy’ making a comeback? – Firstpost

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What’s the 15th-century disease ‘scurvy’ making a comeback? – Firstpost

Scurvy may not be a disease you might have heard of in the 21st century. Yet, about 300 years after naval surgeon James Lind discovered citrus juice as a remedy for this 15th-century disease, the condition has re-emerged. Caused by vitamin C deficiency, scurvy was once widespread, particularly among 18th-century sailors who spent long periods … Read more