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- What is scurvy?
- Symptoms of scurvy
- Causes of scurvy
- Prevention of scurvy
- Risk factors for scurvy
- Complications of scurvy
- When to see a doctor about scurvy
- Diagnosis of scurvy
- Conventional treatment of scurvy
- Alternative/complementary treatment of scurvy
- Living with scurvy
- Caring for someone with scurvy
Scurvy is caused by a lack of adequate vitamin C in the diet, which causes a deficiency. This can especially occur if the lack of intake of vitamin C is over many weeks or months.
Humans cannot metabolise (make their own) vitamin C in the body from other nutrients, so must get it from the diet in the form of fruits and vegetables (which have the highest levels).
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< 2: symptoms 4: prevention > Last reviewed: 30 August 2007 || Last updated: 20 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
