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What disease did James cook prevent his sailors from getting?
Cook famously circumnavigated the World without losing a single man from Scurvy.
What sickness did James Cook find a cure for?
Hemost certainly knew that vitamin C rich foods fruits were good for scurvey, but he was dead for 20 years before lemons and limes started being given to sailors.
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.
What food did Captain James cook eat?
James Cook had basic rations such as meat (pork, beef, mutton), potatoes, onions, tea, etc. He also had lime juice and sauerkraut to help ward off scurvy.
How did James Cook show his intelligence during all three voyages.?
he made sure his crew didnt get scurvy by bringin fresh fruits with him
What disease did James cook prevent his sailors from getting?
Cook famously circumnavigated the World without losing a single man from Scurvy.
What was the disease Cook did not want his crew to get?
Scurvy. James Cook made considerable preparations to avoid his crew contracting scurvy from insufficient nutrition.
What did James cook exchange?
If I understand your question right john cook healed scurvy and he did it with sour kruat. His name was James Cook and the food is spelled sauerkraut.
What disease did James Cook exchange?
If I understand your question right john cook healed scurvy and he did it with sour kruat. His name was James Cook and the food is spelled sauerkraut.
What sickness did James Cook find a cure for?
Hemost certainly knew that vitamin C rich foods fruits were good for scurvey, but he was dead for 20 years before lemons and limes started being given to sailors.
Did James cook discover lemon juice or not?
James Cook did not discover lemon juice but he used it, together with lime juice, to help ward off scurvy in his crew.
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.
What food did Captain James cook eat?
James Cook had basic rations such as meat (pork, beef, mutton), potatoes, onions, tea, etc. He also had lime juice and sauerkraut to help ward off scurvy.
Why was Captain Cook's Endeavour the first to have nobody to die from Scurvy?
James Cook added fruit and vegetables that provided Vitiman C to the crew's diet. In particular, he introduced the effective sauerkraut as well as lime juice which provided the necessary Vitamin C to ward off scurvy.
How did James Cook show his intelligence during all three voyages.?
he made sure his crew didnt get scurvy by bringin fresh fruits with him
What nutrient is needed to prevent scurvy?
Scurvy can be the result of a lack of vitamin D
What vitamin c food did Captain Cook give his crew to cure scurvy?
Captain James Cook was especially known for feeding his crew sauerkraut, or pickled cabbage, which was rich in vitamin C.
