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Do vegetables help prevent scurvy and if so is it just a certain few or a majority of them?
Updated: 12/16/2022
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∙ 13y agoBest Answer
Yes, many vegetables can help prevent scurvy, and so can many fruits. Scurvy is a deficiency of vitamin C. Some food sources are:
Papaya, Red bell peppers (uncooked), Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Strawberries, Oranges, Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Cauliflower, and Dark green leafy vegetables like Kale, Mustard greens, etc.
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