Vitamin C: Heals Wounds and Bolsters Immunity, Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Get Enough

Scurvy may seem like a historical disease, but cases still exist today. Find out what vitamin C does for your body and how to get enough of this vital vitamin.

Citrus fruits are well-known for their vitamin C content, but other fruits and vegetables like guava and red bell pepper actually pack a bigger punch. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

A 69-year-old woman was rushed to the emergency room after experiencing a rapid weight loss of 20 pounds, widespread bruises, and muscle pain in her legs. She also suffered from weakness and small bleeding spots around hair follicles.

The patient was suffering from scurvy, a disease that took the lives of an estimated 2 million sailors between the 1500s and 1800s. Its cause? Severe vitamin C deficiency.