Scurvy

Nutrients connected to Scurvy

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• Vitamin CDeficiency link

  Scurvy is the disease caused by severe, long-term lack of vitamin C. It is rare, and mild cases are often treated by adding vitamin C to the diet.

• Citrus Fruits (overview)Deficiency link

  Scurvy is severe vitamin C deficiency; citrus fruits and juices are among the richest vitamin C foods.

• LemonsDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from too little vitamin C; mild cases often improve with vitamin C-rich foods, and lemon is one source.

• LimesDeficiency link

  Scurvy is the disease of severe vitamin C deficiency; foods containing vitamin C, limes included, help prevent it.

• OrangesDeficiency link

  Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; oranges are a source of vitamin C.

• Mandarins & TangerinesDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by too little vitamin C; citrus fruit including mandarins is a food source.

• BlackcurrantsDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by severe vitamin C deficiency; blackcurrants are a very rich vitamin C food, though no trial in people with scurvy was read.

• MulberriesDeficiency link

  Scurvy is severe vitamin C deficiency; raw mulberries contain vitamin C, so eating them can contribute to adequate intake.

• GooseberriesDeficiency link

  Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy; gooseberries are a vitamin C source, but no gooseberry trial exists.

• GrapefruitDeficiency link

  MedlinePlus lists grapefruit among the highest food sources of vitamin C, which prevents scurvy.

• PapayaDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C; fruit such as papaya supplies it.

• PineappleDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from too little vitamin C; pineapple is one dietary source of it.

• KiwifruitDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from too little vitamin C (NHS); kiwifruit is a rich food source of it (USDA).

• GuavaDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C; guava is a very rich food source, one among many.

• Passion FruitDeficiency link

  Vitamin C lack causes scurvy; the pulp is a vitamin C source.

• CantaloupeDeficiency link

  Severe vitamin C lack causes scurvy; cantaloupe is a vitamin C source.

• CabbageDeficiency link

  Scurvy is the severe form of vitamin C deficiency; cabbage is one vitamin C food source.

• Brussels SproutsDeficiency link

  Severe vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; Brussels sprouts are a vitamin C source (about 48 mg per half cup cooked per the Linus Pauling Institute).

• TurnipsDeficiency link

  Not getting enough vitamin C causes scurvy; turnip is one vitamin C food (about 30% of the Daily Value per cup).

• KohlrabiDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by too little vitamin C; kohlrabi is a rich food source.

• PotatoesDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from a lack of vitamin C; potatoes are one dietary source (about 47% of the Daily Value per medium potato).

• JicamaDeficiency link

  Vitamin C prevents scurvy; jicama is one source (27% DV per cup, USDA).

• Bell PeppersDeficiency link

  Scurvy results from too little vitamin C, and peppers are a rich food source; as little as 10 mg a day can prevent it per the Linus Pauling Institute.

• Zucchini (Courgette)Deficiency link

  Scurvy is the severe form of vitamin C deficiency; foods such as zucchini contain vitamin C (about a quarter of the Daily Value per cup).

• Sweet CherriesDeficiency link

  Vitamin C from fruit prevents scurvy; sweet cherries are a modest source.

• PeachesDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from lack of vitamin C; peaches give a modest share, about 11% of the Daily Value per medium fruit.

• NectarinesDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from lack of vitamin C; a nectarine gives a modest share, about 9% of the Daily Value.

• MangoDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by too little vitamin C; mango is one source (one cup about two thirds of the Daily Value).

• LycheeDeficiency link

  Scurvy results from too little vitamin C; lychee is a vitamin C-rich fruit, but no lychee-specific trial was found.

• Star Fruit (Carambola)Deficiency link

  A lack of vitamin C causes scurvy; star fruit is one of many vitamin C sources, but it is unsafe for people with kidney disease.

• RadishesDeficiency link

  Scurvy is caused by severe lack of vitamin C; radish supplies some vitamin C (about 19% of the Daily Value per cup), but it is not a treatment.

• Daikon RadishDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from very low vitamin C intake. Daikon supplies vitamin C (24% DV per 100 g) but is only one possible source.

• Chili PeppersDeficiency link

  Too little vitamin C causes scurvy (NHS). Red chili is high in vitamin C, but it is one source among many.

• Butternut SquashDeficiency link

  Winter squash is listed as a vitamin C source; cooking reduces vitamin C.

• Fennel BulbDeficiency link

  Scurvy comes from too little vitamin C (NHS); fennel bulb contains some vitamin C but is not a treatment.

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