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What root vegetable rich in vitamin C did early sailors most commonly munch to ward off scurvy before the lime was proven effective?
The cabbage is high in vitamin C, so sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) was used to prevent scurvy. Even after the lime, orange and lemon were shown to have the same beneficial effect, sauerkraut was favored because it could be kept safely on board ship throughout a long voyage, whereas the citrus fruits would rot within a couple of weeks.
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Why do sailors get scurvy?
Because of a lack of vitamins & minerals that come from fruits while at sea. Obviously, fruits aren't available at sea, a dried fruits lose some of their nutrition value. Scurvy is caused specifically by a lack of vitamin C.
Why did british sailors in the 17th century suffer from scurvy but danish sailors were less likely to suffer from scurvy?
British sailors in the 17th century suffered from scurvy primarily due to their diet, which lacked fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. In contrast, Danish sailors were more likely to incorporate preserved foods, such as sauerkraut, which contained vitamin C and helped prevent the disease. Additionally, the Danish maritime practices may have placed a greater emphasis on nutrition during long voyages, further reducing the incidence of scurvy among their sailors.
Why were the british sailors called limies?
Because they found that consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly those rich in Vitamin C prevented the development of Scurvy - limes are rich in Vitamin C
What were the most common disease's in the 1600s?
The two most common were malaria (that was transferred by mosquitoes) and scurvy (that sailors contracted from low vitamin C levels)
Why do Americans call us limeys?
During the 18th and early 19th century, after long periods at sea, sailors were afflicted by a condition known as scurvy. It was eventually discovered that this condition was caused by a lack of vitamin C during long sea voyages. To cure the problem, British sailors were given a ration of limes. American sailors were amused by this and started calling the British sailors Limeys which quickly spread to British people in general.
Is calcium a vegetable?
Its a vitamin/mineral not a vegetable
How did sailors avoid scurvy?
Sailors ate Sauerkraut to prevent scurvy because it was high in vitamin C and a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy
Washing of peeled vegetable removes which vitamin?
vitamin c
Scurvy was a common disease amongst?
Sailors. Many long trips across the ocean left them deficient in vitamin C. Later sailors ate Limes on the ships for their vitamin C. Sailors were then known as Limeys.
What disease did vitamin d cure for ancient sailors?
Scurvy? No, more like hunger, and vitamin D deficiency (from lack of exposure to the sun?). Ancient sailors struggled to get sufficient vitamin C, which is what led to scurvy.
What has more vitamin C fruit juice or vegetable juice?
Fruit juice has more vitamin C than vegetable juice.
Why did sailors drink lime juice?
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.
What was the disease called that sailors lacked vitamin c?
Scurvey
Is watermellon a vegetable?
No, Is a Fruit.... It have vitamin c
Vegetable that is rich in vitamin e?
capcicum
Which vegetable contain vitamin D -?
Green, leafy vegetables. when you are in the sun your body can produce its own vitamin D
Which one of the vitamin could have helped the sailors?
they licked the stinky floor
