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He organised an experiment on a ship where a number of sailors with scurvy were divided into six groups and given the same food with different supplements. The group that received orange and lemon juice recovered, the others did not. Whilst it did not prove that Oranges cured scurvy (this was already known) it proved that it was a much better cure than the other potions tried. Most importantly it was the forerunner of medical trials. Vitamin itself would not be discovered until the 1920's.

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What is the diseases James Lind cured?

It was Scurvy


When was vitamin c discovered?

Vitamin C was discovered by a Scottish naval surgeon James Lind discovered that a nutrient (now known to be vitamin C) in citrus foods prevented scurvy in 1747.


What did James Lind notice about dutch sailors?

James Lind noticed that Dutch sailors who consumed oranges and lemons did not develop scurvy, while those who did not consume these citrus fruits suffered from the disease. This observation led Lind to conduct the first clinical trial on scurvy and he concluded that citrus fruits were effective in preventing and treating the disease.


What statement correctly illustrates the results of James Lind's skills in observation and problem solving?

James Lind was the first person to use the scientific method. James Lind was able to tie unclean conditions to contracting typhus. James Lind improved the lives of sailors by recommending vaccinations. James Lind created an elixir for scurvy.


Who discovered the cure for scurvy?

Scurvy was documented by Hippocrates, and Egyptians have recorded its symptoms as early as 1550 BC. The knowledge that consuming foods containing vitamin C is a cure for scurvy has been repeatedly forgotten and rediscovered. In the modern era a Scottish surgeon in the British Royal Navy named James Lind first proved scurvy could be treated with citrus fruit. His advice was not implemented by the Royal Navy for several decades.


When was James F. Lind born?

James F. Lind was born in 1900.


When did James F. Lind die?

James F. Lind died in 1975.


What has the author James Lind written?

James Lind has written: 'Sketch for a medical education'


What did James Lind do to test his new scientific idea about scurvy?

His methord was giving a group of sailors lemonm in their daily food rations and it worked as they didn't get scurvy, it took till 1753 before the British Royal Naval made lemon or lime juice part of the Naval Rations!


What connections was James Lind able to make during his voyage and experiments at sea?

During his voyage on HMS Salisbury in the 18th century, James Lind made significant connections between diet and health, particularly in relation to scurvy. He conducted experiments that demonstrated the effectiveness of citrus fruits, like lemons and limes, in preventing the disease among sailors. This work laid the foundation for understanding the importance of vitamin C and the role of nutrition in preventing illness at sea. Lind's findings ultimately influenced naval practices, leading to healthier diets for sailors and a reduction in scurvy cases.


Who brought vitamin?

James lind


Why did James Lind die?

His heart stopped.