Scurvy is still out there

Scurvy is a potentially deadly disease with gruesome symptoms that, until the 20th century, often afflicted sailors on long voyages. It causes fatigue, bruising, bleeding gums, and wounds that don't heal. If not treated, scurvy can lead to death. Vitamin C is a cure and a preventative for scurvy, a fact that has been discovered and forgotten over and over throughout history. — Read the rest

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