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Prevention of Scurvy

Vitamin C occurs so widely in fruit and vegetables that a moderate intake of these will provide more than the amount needed to prevent scurvy. Vitamin C is also found in milk, liver, kidney and fish. At least half of the vitamin C content of these foods survives cooking and preserving.

Take the 5-a-day fruit and veg test

Taking large doses of vitamin C to prevent cancer or colds has been suggested, but there is no convincing evidence that this gives any benefit.

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