Nutritional Diseases

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…States. Treating the disorder is quick and easy, but without treatment scurvy can be life threatening. The lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the body weakens the walls of capillaries, causing the bleeding, anemia , and general decline in health associated with scurvy. Regularly eating fresh fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C will prevent scurvy. Citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries such as strawberries and raspberries, raw cabbage, and potatoes are all rich in the vitamin.