During the Age of Sail sailors had to deal with the mysterious disease scurvy, which appeared a few months into a voyage before steadily tightening its grip. Scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of dietary ascorbic acid (vitamin C), debilitated sailors after just a few months at sea without fresh provisions.
Finding the Cure for Scurvy
Something to be aware of if prepping.
Finding the Cure for Scurvy
Something to be aware of if prepping.