Scurvy Is Serious Health Problem In U.S. - Vitamin C Intake Recommended
Scurvy, which is a vitamin C deficiency, has historically been associated with pirates and early pioneers. Researchers, however, have found that it is once again a serious problem that the medical community needs to take seriously in the United States. Some of the problems associated with scurvy are hair damage, gum disease and poor wound healing. Researchers used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to arrive at their conclusions and found that a percentage of adult males, adult females and children were either deficient in vitamin C or depleted in vitamin C. The researchers suggest that health professionals recommend consumption of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and should recommend supplementation for individuals at risk of vitamin C deficiency. Source: American Journal of Public Health, May 2004, Volume 94, Issue 5
Scurvy, which is a vitamin C deficiency, has historically been associated with pirates and early pioneers. Researchers, however, have found that it is once again a serious problem that the medical community needs to take seriously in the United States. Some of the problems associated with scurvy are hair damage, gum disease and poor wound healing. Researchers used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to arrive at their conclusions and found that a percentage of adult males, adult females and children were either deficient in vitamin C or depleted in vitamin C. The researchers suggest that health professionals recommend consumption of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and should recommend supplementation for individuals at risk of vitamin C deficiency. Source: American Journal of Public Health, May 2004, Volume 94, Issue 5