Ascorbic Acid Deficiency (Scurvy)

Scurvy

Scurvy happens when there is a severe lack of vitamin C in your diet. Vitamin C helps to form a kind of protein called collagen. This protein is in your bones and cartilage. It is also in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There is collagen in your skin and blood vessels as well. If you do not have enough vitamin C, the collagen in these tissues may start to break down.

Help bring up your vitamin C levels,Help with pain and swelling

Fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, black currants, kiwis, or strawberries,Vegetables like tomatoes, broccoli, sweet peppers, cabbage, spinach, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes,Foods fortified with vitamin C

Slow growth in babies and children,Joints are sore and swollen,Problems with bruising, bleeding, and low blood counts,Wounds do not heal well,Loss of teeth,Bulging eyes or problems seeing,Problems fighting infections,Heart attack,Death

Endocrine and Metabolic

Ascorbic Acid Deficiency,Scorbutus,Vitamin C Deficiency

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