Scurvy is a condition that effects the mouth (specifically the gums) in most cases. Scurvy is caused among other things by the lack of Vitamin C. Scurvy is very common in many primitive societies where fruits such as Oranges and lemons are not part of the regular diet. Of course, there are many sources of Vitamin C, those are just a few. Brush your teeth regularly, and maintain a regular intake of essential Vitamins and Minerals and you'll be fine. Take care.
That is what scurvy is and how you get it.
To cure scurvy you should increase your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, especially citrus fruits. As well as this, adults need to consume around 300-1,000 mg of ascorbic acid each day, and infants need to intake 50 mg each day to effectively treat the disease.
Scurvy can be the result of a lack of vitamin D
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scurvy is a lack of vitamin c so you should eat lemons, limes and Oranges to prevent it.
Sailors ate Sauerkraut to prevent scurvy because it was high in vitamin C and a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy
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By eating lots of oranges
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Vitamin C. Citrus fruits are good for preventing scurvy on the high seas.
people were made you eat anything with vitamin C in it to prevent it on ships the main thing to prevent scurvy on ships was sauerkraut - pickled cabbages people suffering from scurvy can have their teeth fall out and limbs sometimes had to be chopped off Most people back in the day died from scurvy.