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Deficiency diseases go hand in hand with Alcoholism. Alcohol not only affects the ability of the body to absorb nutrients (in this case, Vitamin C), it also reduces the effectiveness of the organs and enzymes that employ them for various purposes. Combine that with an alcoholic's tendency to be careless about diet, and all sorts of deficiency diseases are a foregone conclusion. Even vitamin supplements won't help if they can't be properly absorbed and utilized.
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∙ 11y agoAlcohol, even in moderate amounts, increases excretion of Vitamin C with urine; which leads to the Vitamin C deficiency.
It is the Vitamin C deficiency that causes scurvy by disrupting synthesis of collagen.
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Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What is the organization for recovering alcoholics?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
What is the percentage of Hollywood actors who are alcoholics?
78% of them are alcoholics.
Do alcoholics crave chocolate?
No, alcoholics crave alcohol.
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
Scurvy dog
How many died of scurvy during the civil war?
About 23 died from scurvy from the union and 8 died from scurvy from the Confederate
