disorders of nutrition
Vitamin C Deficiency
Treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C supplements A nutritious diet with increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables For scurvy, high doses of vitamin C supplements Scurvy is treated with high doses of daily vitamin C supplements, followed by a nutritious diet that supplies 1 to 2 times the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. The diet should include increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Most symptoms disappear after 1 to 2 weeks. Gum problems may last longer. 