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Scurvy was described as early as the time of ancient Egypt, and historically it was a limiting factor in long-distance sea travel, often killing large numbers of people. [2] [7] During the Age of Sail, it was assumed that 50 percent of the sailors would die of scurvy on a major trip. [8]
The historic importance of vitamin C deficiency relates to occurrence on long sea-going voyages, when the ship food supplies had no good source of the vitamin. Deficiency results in scurvy when plasma concentrations fall below 0.2 mg/dL, whereas the normal plasma concentration range is 0.4 to 1.5 mg/dL.
The condition is associated with sailors who weren't eating fruit and vegetables — but it's more common than you'd think.
The doctors then proceeded to treat the man for scurvy with daily vitamin C, vitamin D3, folic acid, and multivitamin supplements. His painful rash and other symptoms soon cleared up, the study notes.
In 1753, James Lind discovered that consuming citrus fruits cured people affected by scurvy, a disease rife throughout the British Navy, whose seamen often went weeks without eating fresh produce. [1] Limes were preferred to all other citrus fruits, not because of higher vitamin C, but because they were easier to preserve. [2]
If guinea pigs do not ingest enough vitamin C, they can suffer from potentially fatal scurvy. They require about 10 mg of vitamin C daily (20 mg if pregnant), which can be obtained through fresh, raw fruits and vegetables (such as broccoli, apple, cabbage, carrot, celery, and spinach) or dietary supplements or by eating fresh pellets designed ...
Studies on Long-Term Semaglutide Use. More studies are needed, but long-term semaglutide use appears to be safe. A 2022 study — funded by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy ...
Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by lead in the body. [2] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, infertility, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. [1]