Which Vitamin is Known as an Anti-Scurvy Vitamin? The Role of Vitamin C
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Historically, scurvy was a devastating disease, killing more sailors during the Age of Sail than enemy action. Fortunately, today we know that a severe deficiency of a specific nutrient causes this illness. So, which vitamin is known as an anti-scurvy vitamin? That vitamin is, in fact, Vitamin C.