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Scurvy is caused by the lack of vitamin C. It was a problem for sailors at sea because of the limited diet the had with no fresh fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruit was introduced into the Royal Navy to combat this. At first with lemons and the it changed to limes because they were cheaper. This is the origin of the term “Limeys”.
