Treatments For Scurvy

A Diet High In Vitamin C

A diet high in vitamin C can prevent scurvy, though there may be several reasons why one may be at risk. Unfortunately, humans do not make vitamin C. It must be attained from outside sources, like fresh produce (especially oranges and other fresh fruits or fortified food like cereal).

A deficiency may result from illnesses such as anorexia or other eating disorders, usually associated with mental health issues; food allergies, and difficulty ingesting food (e.g., Crohn’s disease). Age may also play a factor in vitamin C deficiency because seniors may have trouble chewing and breastfeeding infants may suffer if their mother isn’t getting enough vitamin C, especially if they’re weaned late or unsuccessfully. Additionally, alcoholism or drug use may curb the desire to eat, so those afflicted should take extra care to consume fresh produce and smokers should increase their intake of vitamin C by thirty-five milligrams.

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