Can too much vitamin c give you scurvy?
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. Too much vitamin C does not give you Scurvy.
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Scurvy is a condition characterized by general weakness, anem...
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What are the side effects of scurvy?
Symptoms of scurvy include tiredness, weakness, irritability,...
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How many people in the US had scurvy last year?
The rates of scurvy in the US are so low that there aren't an...
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Scurvy leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gu...
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What nutrient deficiency can cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a resultant of a lack of Vitamin C (absorbic acid)....
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Scurvy is a condition characterized by general weakness, anem...
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What are the side effects of scurvy?
Symptoms of scurvy include tiredness, weakness, irritability,...
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Scurvy leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gu...
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Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C,...
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How many people in the US had scurvy last year?
The rates of scurvy in the US are so low that there aren't an...
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About Scurvy
Avast! Gather ye 'round to learn about the scourge of the sailor - scurvy. Scurvy is a nutritional disease brought about by an ascorbic acid deficiency. The body does not manufacture ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, so it is important to ingest it. Vitamin C can be found in many fruits and vegetables, like oranges, lemons, limes, pine needles, broccoli, melon, potatoes, bell peppers, papaya, and kiwi.
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