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1Vitamin C and Scurvy. | Cholesterol Debunkers 2 Citations Scurvy is a disease resulting from insufficient intake of vitamin C, which is required for correct collagen synthesis in humans. The scientific name of vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is derived from the Latin name of scurvy, scorbutus. Scurvy leads to general lethargy and malaise, the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from all mucous membranes and the opening of old scars.When total lack of vitamin C is prolonged enough scurvy can be fatal. This makes it one of the most deadly nutritional deficiency diseases right behind oxygen, water, and protein. Scurvy received much of its notoriety in the mid 1800?s when Sir Joseph Lind discovered that symptoms of scurvy could be prevented by administering fresh lime juice. At the time British sailors were being ravaged by the disease and as a result of their ingestion of lime juice acquired the nickname ?limeys?., delicious.com
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The Scurvy, the Vitamin C and the Blasphemy 1 Citation Bad Science discussion on scurvy - some dissent, some interesting snippets., delicious.com
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Scurvy and Rickets Masked by Chronic Neurologic Illness: Revisiting ... 1 Citation
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1 Citation Scurvy is a deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It was a common complaint on sailing ships before about 1900., delicious.com
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Health Library.com -- Reading Room -- Nature Cure For Children's Diseases by Dr. H.K.Bakhru 1 Citation Scurvy is perhaps the oldest known deficiency disease., delicious.com
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http://wordpress.com/tag/scurvy/ 1 Citation Blogs about: Scurvy, delicious.com
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Scurvy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1 Citation
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Reader beware: Palin, scurvy and a lemon grove? 1 Citation When Gov. Sarah Palin vetoed $28.6 million in federal stimulus money last week, little did Alaskans know the governor was also rejecting funding to combat a growing scurvy epidemic sweeping the Mat-Su Valley. Now Palin's critics are claiming her decision to not help her Valley neighbors suffering from scurvy is at best politically motivated, at worse personal revenge., delicious.com
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