Thankfully the NHS says even people who do not eat very healthily all the time are not usually considered at risk of scurvy.
Nonetheless, there are several factors which can put you more at risk. These include having no fresh fruits or vegetables in your diet for a while, having anorexia, or having a long-term dependency on drugs or alcohol that affects your diet.
The NHS also warns that smokers may be more at risk, because smoking reduces how much vitamin C your body gets from food. Exposure to second-hand smoke may also decrease vitamin C levels.
“Babies, children and older people who find it hard to have a healthy diet may also be more at risk of scurvy,” the NHS adds. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your body needs more vitamin C at these times.
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