Classic symptom of scurvy is inflamed, swollen and bleeding gums

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By Dena Schmidt, staff writer

scurvy(NaturalHealth365) Scurvy is an illness that is brought on by vitamin C deficiency. This condition is most commonly associated with early sailors who went on long sea voyages and didn’t get sufficient amounts of this important nutrient.

Centuries ago, the only option for vitamin C was from fruits and vegetables, and sailors were not able to take enough of these provisions to last on their longer journeys. Many of the sailors affected by scurvy died from the condition.

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