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When having scurvy how do you handle scurvy?
Scurvy is fought with fresh juicy fruit. British seamen of long ago got the nickname of " Limies" because they headed for lime trees as soon as they reached land in the Tropics, to combat long weeks...
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Why is scurvy called scurvy?
The Latin word for ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) was scorbutus. Apparently the word scurvy was derived from this term.
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How can you get scurvy?
Significant vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy.
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Why do you get scurvy?
It's a deficiency in vitamin c
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Can you get scurvy?
You can get scurvy if you do not get enough vitamin C. This can be prevented by eating different citrus fruits or taking a daily multivitamin. In fact, the only creatures on earth that are capable of...