What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Causes
Our bodies are unable to make vitamin C themselves. This means that we have to get the vitamin from our food. Thankfully, the vitamin is plentiful so getting enough of the vitamin is not a problem for most people. This is not the case for everybody, however.
Many people that live in impoverished areas of the world may not have access to a balanced diet. This can mean they don’t get enough vitamin C and other important vitamins and minerals. Not having enough vitamin C can cause a number of unwelcome symptoms and can be dangerous if it is left untreated.
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