Scurvy was common, due to a lack of vitamin C (found in lemons, limes and oranges). Pirates knew they'd got it when their teeth started falling out, their skin went pale, their legs got very …

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May 20, 2025 · Limes and lemons have been used to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. In the 18th century, Scottish doctor James Lind conducted an onboard …

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Oct 23, 2024 · A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you'd least expect …

Scurvy is a disease that causes a problems including fatigue, sore joints, and swollen and bleeding gums. Beginning with the start of the Age of Exploration in the mid-fifteenth century, …

Sep 15, 2025 · Beriberi is a term used for vitamin B1, or thiamine, deficiency. Vitamin B1 is found in foods like milk, beans, vegetables, meat, and whole grains.