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Sailors ate fruit primarily to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Fresh fruits, particularly citrus fruits like lemons and limes, were rich in vitamin C and helped maintain sailors' health during long voyages. Additionally, fruit provided essential hydration and nutrients that could be lacking in their diets, improving overall morale and well-being on board.
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Did sailors eat a fruit to cure scurvy what was the vitamin deficiency?
Yes they did. They added limes to their diet. Because of this, sailors are called "Limeys". This was because of the defieciency of the vitamin C in their diet. See the related link for more information.
Why did sailors got ill after eating cooked citrus fruit?
scurvy
Can you eat fruit?
yes you can eat fruit.
Who eat fruit?
Fruit flies eat fruit and so do humans
Do wolves insects and rabbits eat fruit?
Wolves and rabbits do not eat fruit. Some insects, such as fruit flies, eat fruit.
Will a ladybird eat fruit?
They do eat fruit. They eat grapes and raisins.
Does a macaw eat a fruit tree?
Macaws eat fruit but not fruit trees.
What does the Jamaican fruit bat eat?
Jamaican fruit.
What fruit do cassowary eat?
Cassowaries eat fruit!!
What fruit do snake eat?
Snakes do not eat fruit.
Where do sailors eat on a ship?
in the hull of the ship.
Can my dog eat fruit?
yes dogs can eat fruit
