Scurvy
Description
Scurvy is an ailment caused exclusively by Vitamin C deficiency.
Symptoms of Scurvy
Cardiovascular System
Scurvy causes the walls of the Capillaries to become extremely fragile, leading to excessive Bleeding and Anemia.
Oral Health
Bleeding of the Gums is the first symptom of Scurvy to occur.
Skin
Impaired Wound healing is a symptom of Scurvy.
These Substances Alleviate Scurvy
Vitamins
Vitamin C rapidly cures Scurvy (as Scurvy occurs exclusively as a result of Vitamin C deficiency): [1]
20 mg of Vitamin C per day is required to prevent Scurvy in most people.
People who suddenly cease Vitamin C supplementation after using prolonged megadoses of supplementation sometimes experience symptoms of Scurvy.
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