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  • Which one of the following is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease?

    Question: Which one of the following is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease?

    Options:

    Mango
    Papaya
    Amla
    Berry

    -Amla fruit is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease.
    🔑Key Points: 
    -Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis) is regarded as Amritphal.
    -It is an indigenous fruit to the Indian subcontinent.
    -Its fruits are a rich source of vitamin 'C'.
    -Fruits have been reported to be useful in haemorrhages, diarrhoea, dysentery, anaemia, jaundice, dyspepsia and cough.
    -Scurvy is the name for a vitamin C deficiency.
    -​Symptoms of scurvy result from severe vitamin C deficiency.
    -They include bleeding sores, tooth loss, anaemia, and a reduced rate of healing for injuries.
    -It can be fatal if left untreated.
    -Scurvy is treatable with oral or intravenous vitamin C supplements.

    ✏️Foods that contain vitamin C include:
    -Fruits, such as oranges, lemons, strawberries, blackberries, guava, kiwi fruit, and papaya.
    -Vegetables, especially tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes, cabbage, and spinach
    -Other good sources are paprika, liver, and oysters One medium orange contains 70 mg of vitamin C, and a green bell pepper contains 60 mg.
    -Ascorbic acid can be destroyed by heat and during storage, so fresh, raw fruit and vegetables offer the best supply.

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