scurvy was prevalant among the sailors, as they spent months on board a ship without fresh vegetables and fruit. this lack of fresh fruit and vegetables, meant a lack of vitamin c. a deficiency of vitamin c is what causes scurvy.
Sailors in Tudor times often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of vitamin C in their diets during long sea voyages. Scurvy is a deficiency disease that can cause fatigue, joint pain, swollen gums, and even death if left untreated. This was common on ships as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C were not readily available for long periods at sea.
scurvy
Sailors ate Sauerkraut to prevent scurvy because it was high in vitamin C and a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy
When access to citrus fruits is limited. This was a problem for sailors during the age of exploration. There are still issues in south east Asia and sub Saharan Africa
Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C. found in cabbages and fresh citrus fruit such as lemons and limes. It was prevalent among sailors in the days of sailing ships because they did not get to eat fresh produce (containing vitamin C) for long periods of time.
Sailors (especially British sailors) consumed lemon/lime in order to obtain Vitamin C while at sea. A lack of Vitamin C in the diet causes a condition known a 'scurvy' (which causes your gums to bleed and your teeth to fall out among other things). In olden times sailors at sea for long periods eating preserved food did not get enough Vitamin C in their diets and scurvy was common among sailors. When the cause of scurvy was discovered the navy's of the world began to introduce foods rich in Vitamin C to sailors diets, Lemons and Limes are rich in Vitamin C.
No none of the sailors on the Mary Rose had scurvy. Mary Rose sank on her maiden voyage and her crew were not at sea long enough to get it.
British sailors were issued lime juice as a remedy for scurvy.
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scurvy, black death or food poisoning
'You scurvy dog(s)!' '...when the ship was struck with scurvy...' (Meaning the disease which comes about with a lack of fruit in the diet. Usually happened to sailors.)
The protective benefits of citrus fruits. (Vitamin C ) Scurvy was very common among sailors who were at sea for considerable lengths of time, stores of fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce. It was noted that those who had access to citrus fruits did not contract scurvy.