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Scurvy is caused due to a lack of vitamin C. This was a problem for navies and ships which were out of touch with land for many months, and therefore had no access to fresh fruit or vegetables, a major source of vitamin C. The Royal Navy introduces limes to the diet of British sailors as a food supplement.
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